US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ESW-840Label Side A
ESW-839Label Side B
Billy WalkerA Million And One / Close To Linda
Vinyl pressings
A Million And One / Close To Linda
by Billy Walker · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
A Million And One / Close To Linda 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 A Million And One / Close To Linda
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E5W 840Runout, Side A, Stamped
E5W-839-1A A1 IRunout, Side B, Stamped
E5W-840Label Side A
E5W-839Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-943DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10060London American Recordings HLU 10060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-7571-1CSide A runout
45-MSCM-7572-1CSide B runout
MSCM.7571Side A label
MSCM.7572Side B label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10060London American Recordings HLU 10060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-7571-1CSide A runout
45-MSCM-7572-1CSide B runout
MSCM.7571Side A label
MSCM.7572Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HL-2258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HL 10060 / London Monument HLU 10060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | London Records DL 20 812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.943 / London American Recordings NZL.943First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10060 / London American Recordings HLU 10060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10060 / London American Recordings HLU 10060First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Monument 45-943First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-943DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-943First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-536First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Million And One2:46
- BClose To Linda2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Million And One / Close To Linda are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Million And One / Close To Linda are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Million And One / Close To Linda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Monument 45-943.
How do I tell if my copy of A Million And One / Close To Linda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-943, MN45-943, MN45-536, MN45-943DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESW-840 and ESW-839. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Million And One / Close To Linda 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.