Europe
1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT 4357Monument ZS8-8697
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4357-ARunout side A, variant 1
4357-BRunout side B, variant 1
S-4357-1A-1Runout side A, variant 2
S-4357-1B-1Runout side B, variant 2
Billy SwanNumber One
Vinyl pressings
Number One
by Billy Swan · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesVocalRock & RollRockPop
Number One was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Number One
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
August 1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 4357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 4357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-Out Centre
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS8 8697
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
August 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 4357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MNT S 4357 A1 2 ΛRunout A-side stamped
MNT S 4357 B1 2 ΛRunout B-side stamped
S MNT 4357 A°Label side-A
S MNT 4357 B°Label side-B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS8 8697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Europe | Monument MNT 4357 / Monument ZS8-8697First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Monument MNT 4357First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Monument MNT 4357First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Monument MNT 4357First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Monument K6426First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Monument MNT 4357First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Monument ZS8 8697First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Monument ZS8 8697First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Monument S MNT 4357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Monument S MNT 4357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Monument S MNT 4357First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANumber One2:34
- BVanessa3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Number One are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Number One are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Number One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Europe, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Monument MNT 4357.
How do I tell if my copy of Number One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MNT 4357, S MNT 4357, ZS8 8697, K6426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4357-A and 4357-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Number One 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.
