US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO-408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-SO-28300 SPA-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Natural
by Bee Gees · 1974
35 pressings25 countriesPop RockRockPop
Mr. Natural was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Mr. Natural
34 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 24 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO-408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · PL
- Runout / matrix
ST-SO-23800-4 PP ATA-Side Runout Etching
ST-SO-23803-3 PP ATB-Side Runout Etching
ST-SO-28300-PLA-Side Label
ST-SO-28303-PLB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO 408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO PS 331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO-408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-SO-28300-1 SP ATrunout A, etched
SO-28300-1 SP ATrunout B, etched
ST-SO-28300 SPlabel A
SO-28300 SPlabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO-408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · PL
- Runout / matrix
ST-SO-23800-3 PP ATA-Side Runout Etching
SO-23800-2 PP ATB-Side Runout Etching
ST-SO-28300-PLA-Side Label
SO-28300-PLB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Angola | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Spin K-5492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Spin K-5492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Brazil | RSO 2090 128First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Canada | RSO SO-408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Colombia | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Polydor 75088First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | France | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | RSO SO-408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | RSO SO-408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Polydor 2090 128First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Italy | RSO 2090 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | RSO DW 1079First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | RSO 2090 1287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMr. Natural3:34
- BIt Doesn't Matter Much To Me3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Natural are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Mr. Natural are listed here, from 25 countries.
When was Mr. Natural first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Angola, Australia and more. One of them is RSO SO-408.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Natural is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO-408, SO 408, PS 331, 2090 128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-SO-28300 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Natural on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
