Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6052009 1F 320 1 ARunout A, stamped
10 AA 6052009 2F 320 1 ARunout B, stamped
AA 6052 009.1 FLabel A
AA 6052 009.2 FLabel B
Buddy MilesThem Changes
Vinyl pressings
Them Changes
by Buddy Miles · 1970
23 pressings14 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Them Changes 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 Them Changes
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Mercury 6052 036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
46043-1-1-1 MRA-Side Runout Etching
43256-1-1-1 MRB-Side Runout Etching
1-46043Side A Label
1-43256Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1-46043Side A Label
1-43256Side B Label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Mercury RF-28First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Austria | Mercury 6052 007First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 007 / PolyGram Belgium 6052 007First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Mercury M. 73008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Mercury 6052 036First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Mercury 6052 009First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Mercury 6052 007First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Mercury 6052047First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6052 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Spain | Mercury 6052 007 / Mercury 60 52 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Mercury 6052 036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Mercury 6052 036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Mercury 6052 036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Mercury 73008First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Mercury DJ-329First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Mercury 60520367", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThem Changes3:00
- BSpot On The Wall3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Them Changes are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Them Changes are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Them Changes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 6052 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Them Changes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6052 009, 6052 036, 73008, DJ-329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA 6052009 1F 320 1 A and 10 AA 6052009 2F 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Them Changes 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.
