US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MB-10372
- Format
- 7", Single
Carol DouglasHeadline News
Vinyl pressings
Headline News
by Carol Douglas · 1975
14 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Headline News was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Headline News
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MB-10372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MD-DJ 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MD-DJ-100Side A runout etchings
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Midland International JH-10372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MB-10372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Midland International JB-10372Midland International MB-10372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | RCA MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor MB 10372First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor 26.11350 / RCA Victor MB - 10372First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2506First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Midland International MD-DJ 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor MB-10372First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | Midland International JH-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Midland International MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Midland International MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Midland International JB-10372 / Midland International MB-10372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHeadline News3:29
- BBoy, You Know What I'm After2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headline News are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Headline News are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Headline News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor MB-10372.
How do I tell if my copy of Headline News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MB-10372, MD-DJ 100, JH-10372, JB-10372) 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 Headline News 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.
