UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 406
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-39499-T1-1CStamped runout, side A
ZXDR-38978-T1-1CStamped runout, side B
ZXDR 39499Label matrix, side A
ZXDR 38978Label matrix, side B
Cat StevensMatthew And Son / I Love My Dog
Vinyl pressings
Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog
by Cat Stevens · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesPop
Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog 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 Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
November 23, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 406
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deram S7DM-1005
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 406
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-39499-T1-1CStamped runout, side A
ZXDR-38978-T1-1CStamped runout, side B
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deram 6101 021Deram 6101021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 6101 021 1W 1 Ⓟ1966 670 03Side A, runout stamped, variant 1
AA 6101 021 2W 1 670 1 03Side B, runout stamped, variant 1
AA 6101 021 1W 1 Ⓟ1966 670 1 03Side A, runout stamped, variant 2
AA 6101 021 2W 1 670 1 03Side B, runout stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Deram S7DM-1005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 25598First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Deram DM 406First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Deram 6101 021 / Deram 6101021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Deram DM 406First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Deram DM 406First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Decca 810 188-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 93367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.730 y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.730 y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.730 y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Deram DM 4067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMatthew And Son
- BI Love My Dog
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Brazil, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Deram DM 406.
How do I tell if my copy of Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 406, S7DM-1005, DL 25598, 6101 021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-39499-T1-1C and ZXDR-38978-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Matthew And Son / I Love My Dog 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.
