US
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MB-19708-1 I A3Runout, side A, stamped
MB-20490-1 A4 IRunout, side B, stamped
MB-19708Label side A
MB-20490Label side B
Billy VaughnMichelle / Elaine
Vinyl pressings
Michelle / Elaine
by Billy Vaughn · 1965
15 pressings12 countriesVocalInstrumentalPop
Michelle / Elaine was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Michelle / Elaine
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-16809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
MB-19708Label side A
MB-20490Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DS 16809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
January 14, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DS 16809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Brazil
1965- Label and catalog number
- RGE CS-70.184Dot Records C.S.-70.184
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ROT-2.565Label A side
ROT-2.566Label B side
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records D 416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Brazil | RGE CS-70.184 / Dot Records C.S.-70.184First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Dot Records D 416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Dot Records DS 16809First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Dot Records DS 16809First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Dot Records 45-16809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Dot Records 45-16809First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1966 | Canada | Dot Records 16809X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Dot Records 45-600247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Dot Records 45-168097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Dot Records 45-168097", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Dot Records D 1107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Dot Records D 4167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Dot Records ZK-12097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Dot Records VD. 45-45107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Dot Records DVS 14463 D7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMichelle2:40
- BElaine2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michelle / Elaine are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Michelle / Elaine are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Michelle / Elaine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Brazil, Denmark. One of them is Dot Records 45-16809, released December 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Michelle / Elaine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-16809, DS 16809, CS-70.184, D 416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB-19708-1 I A3 and MB-20490-1 A4 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Michelle / Elaine 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.
