Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-04 846 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
04846M-A-1Runout side A, stamped
04846M-B-1Runout side B, stamped
Cliff RichardFlying Machine / Pigeon
Vinyl pressings
Flying Machine / Pigeon
by Cliff Richard · 1971
23 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockPop
Flying Machine / Pigeon 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 Flying Machine / Pigeon
21 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-04 846 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
04846M-A-1Runout A, stamped
04846M-B-1Runout B, stamped
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-04 846 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
04846M-A-1Runout side A, stamped
04846M-B-1Runout side B, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8797
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8797
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4C 006-04 846EMI 4C 006-04 846
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
C 006 04846 M ARunout side A
C 006 04846 M BRunout side B
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.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Columbia 4C 006-04 846 / EMI 4C 006-04 846First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-04 846 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-04 846 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-04 846 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 8797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Columbia 3C006- 04846First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Odeon OR-2876First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Odeon OR-2876First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-04 846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-04 846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Columbia 8E 006 04 846 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore | Columbia DB 8797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-95617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Columbia 2C006-048467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFlying Machine2:57
- BPigeon2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying Machine / Pigeon are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Flying Machine / Pigeon are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Flying Machine / Pigeon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia 1C 006-04 846 M.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying Machine / Pigeon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-04 846 M, DB 8797, 4C 006-04 846, DB (I) 8797) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 04846M-A-1 and 04846M-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying Machine / Pigeon 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.
