Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT S 3244Monument MNT 3244
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3244-A-IIRunout side A, etched
3244-B-IIRunout side B, etched
Billy SwanDon't Be Cruel
Vinyl pressings
Don't Be Cruel
by Billy Swan · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Don't Be Cruel was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Don't Be Cruel
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT S 3244
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
3244-A-IIRunout Side A
3244-B-IIRunout Side B
UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 3244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MNT-S-3244-A1Side A variant 1
MNT-S-3244-B1Side B variant 1
MNT-S-3244-A1 A 41Side A variant 2
MNT-S-3244-B1 A 44Side B variant 2
UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 3244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong, push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
MNT.S.3244.A1Stamped Side 1
MNT.S.3244.B1Stamped Side 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT S 3244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
April 30, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT 3244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MNT 3244 A2 30-4-75Runout side A
MNT 3244 B2 30-4-75Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Europe | Monument MNT 3244First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | France | Monument MNT 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Monument MNT S 3244 / Monument MNT 3244First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Monument MNT S 3244First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | Monument MNT 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Monument MNT S 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Monument S MNT 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Monument S MNT 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Monument MNT 3244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Monument 45-2757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Monument 45-2757", Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Be Cruel (Short Version)3:11
- BP.M.S. (Post Mortem Sickness)3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Be Cruel are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Be Cruel are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1979.
When was Don't Be Cruel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, France, Europe and more. One of them is Monument MNT S 3244.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Be Cruel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MNT S 3244, S MNT 3244, MNT 3244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3244-A-II and 3244-B-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Be Cruel 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.
