UK
May 7, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6993-2 CRT KT 1Side A Runout, Stamped
7YCAR 6994-1 GMD KT 1Side B Runout, Stamped
Blue MinkThe Banner Man
Vinyl pressings
The Banner Man
by Blue Mink · 1971
34 pressings22 countriesRock
The Banner Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Banner Man
33 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 21 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
May 7, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7 XCAR 6993-2 CRM KT 1Runout Stamped Side A
7 YCAR 6994-1 TO KT 3Runout Stamped Side B
7 YCAR 6993Label A Side
7 YCAR 6994Label B Side
UK
May 7, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7 XCAR 6993-2Runout Stamped Side A
7 YCAR 6994-1Runout Stamped Side B
7 XCAR 6993Label A Side
7 YCAR 6994Label B Side
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45-125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1026Side A Label
1027Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 45-125
- 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 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-9511First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 45125XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Regal Zonophone RZ 3034First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Denmark | Regal Zonophone RZ 3034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Regal Zonophone 2C 006-92 527 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-92 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 006-92 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Ireland | REGAL Zonophone RZ (I) 3034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | REGAL Zonophone RZ (I) 3034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006-92527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Columbia 3 C006-92527 / Columbia 3C 006-92527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Columbia 3 C006-92527 / Columbia 3C 006-92527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Odeon OR-2842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Regal Zonophone 5C 006-92 527 / Regal Zonophone 5C 006-92527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Regal Zonophone 5C 006-92 527 / Regal Zonophone 5C 006-92527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Regal Zonophone RZT 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Banner Man
- BMind Your Business
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Banner Man are there?
34 vinyl pressings of The Banner Man are listed here, from 22 countries.
When was The Banner Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Israel, Australia and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone RZ 3034, released May 7, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of The Banner Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RZ 3034, 45-125, Bell 45-125, EA-9511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCAR 6993-2 CRT KT 1 and 7YCAR 6994-1 GMD KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Banner Man 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.
