UK
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Our World
by Blue Mink · 1970
20 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Our World was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Our World
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 13 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40686
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
47409 3 /-/ PRA
47410-2 - - PRB
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40686
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-47409Label Side A
1-47410Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips DJP-70Philips 40686
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
47409-3 1-1 PRSide A runout
474413-2 1-1 PRSide B runout
1-47409Side A label
1-47413Side B label
Greece
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 042
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6006 042 1F 2P 1970 C 410YSIDE 2
6006 042 2F 2P 1970 C 410YSIDE 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Philips PH.40686First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Philips SFL-1305First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Portugal | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Philips 40686First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Philips DJP-70 / Philips 40686First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Philips 40686First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | Greece | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6006 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Philips 6006 0427", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Philips DJP-707", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AOur World
- BPastures New
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Our World are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Our World are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Our World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Greece, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 6006 042, released September 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Our World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6006 042, 40686, DJP-70, PH.40686) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Our World 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.
