US
December 1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW371-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAST-12596A side deadwax - etched
UAST-12599B side deadwax - etched
Bobby GoldsboroMarlena
Vinyl pressings
Marlena
by Bobby Goldsboro · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesCountry RockVocalRockPop
Marlena was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Marlena
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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 1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW371-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAST-12596 K-7011runout side A
UAST-12599 K-7012runout side B
UAST-12596A-Side Label
UAST-12599B-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW371-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
US
December 1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW371-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UAST-12596Stereo side deadwax - etched
UA-12596Mono side deadwax - etched
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW371-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 5C 006-95135United Artists Records 5C 006-95 135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-95135-A//21499-1-Y-9Runout side A, etched
5C 006-95135-B//21500-1-Y-9Runout side B, etched
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW371-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-95135 / United Artists Records 5C 006-95 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 5407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW371-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW371-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW371-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW371-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | United Artists Records UACS-14187", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | France | United Artists Records France UP 35.368 / United Artists Records UA-XW 3717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | United Artists Records G-12987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-5177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMarlena3:30
- BSing Me A Smile3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marlena are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Marlena are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Marlena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is United Artists Records UA-XW371-W, released December 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Marlena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-XW371-W, 5C 006-95135, UAK 5407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAST-12596 and UAST-12599. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marlena 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.
