Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Spin EX-11,473
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX26481Side A Label
MX26482Side B Label
Bee GeesWords
Vinyl pressings
Words
by Bee Gees · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Words
8 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Spin EX-11,473
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side A Label): MX26481
(Side B Label): MX26482
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Spin EX-11,473
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX26481Side A Label
MX26482Side B Label
Japan
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SKP-1143
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 4019
- Format
- 7", EP
Mexico
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor EPO-1462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
(1702-515)Side A label matrix
(1702-516)Side B label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Spin EX-11,473First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Australia | Spin EX-11,473First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Spin EX-11,473First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | France | Polydor 4019First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1968 | Mexico | Polydor EPO-1462First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Spin EX-11473 / Spin EX-11,473First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Singapore | Polydor EPH 112905First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Japan | Polydor SKP-1143First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Spin X -11473 / Spin EX-11,4737", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Spin EX-11,4737", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 60 050 / Polydor 600507", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 60 050 / Polydor 600507", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Words3:15
- A2Sinking Ships2:21
- B1Birdie Told Me
- B2With The Sun In My Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Words are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Words are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Australia, Japan, France, Mexico and more. One of them is Spin EX-11,473.
How do I tell if my copy of Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EX-11,473, SKP-1143, 4019, EPO-1462) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX26481 and MX26482. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Words 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.
