Australia
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Spin EK-1474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX21051Side A
MX21052Side B
MX21051 ARunout Etchings Side A
MX21052 ARunout Etchings Side B
Vinyl pressings
Spicks And Specks
by Bee Gees · 1966
16 pressings10 countriesVocalPop RockRockPop
Spicks And Specks was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Spicks And Specks
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor N H 59 065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records EK-1474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
21051Side A, runout, stamped
21052Side B, runout, stamped
MX-21051Side A, label
MX-21052Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Italy | Polydor NH 59065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Polydor N H 59 065First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Festival Records EK-1474First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Spin EK-1474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 065 / Polydor 590657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Spin EK-14747", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59065 / Polydor 59 0657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Polydor 59 0657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-31447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Polydor 567277", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 065 / Polydor 590657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Polydor DP 1607 / Polydor DP-16077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Polydor DP-16077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor S.A. 59 0657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | BR Music BR 453027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records EK-14747", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASpicks And Specks2:52
- BI Am The World2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spicks And Specks are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Spicks And Specks are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Spicks And Specks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Australia, Italy, New Zealand. One of them is Spin EK-1474, released September 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Spicks And Specks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EK-1474, NH 59065, N H 59 065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX21051 and MX21052. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spicks And Specks 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.
