UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37554-TI-ICRunout Side A
XDRF-37621-TI-ICRunout Side B
Crispian St. PetersThe Pied Piper
Vinyl pressings
The Pied Piper
by Crispian St. Peters · 1966
45 pressings16 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Pied Piper was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Pied Piper
37 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12359
- Format
- 7", Single · Boxed Decca Labels
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37554-TI-IC UK 1Side A stamped runout
XDRF-37621-TI-IC UI 3Side B stamped runout
XDR.36554Label side A
XDR.36621Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37554-TI-ICRunout Side A
XDRF-37621-TI-ICRunout Side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37554-T1-1C G U 2 DA side runout, stamped
XDRF-37621-T1-1C G M 1B side runout, stamped
XDR.37554A side label
XDR.37621B side label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37554-TI-ICRunout Side A
XDRF-37621-TI-ICRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca Y7296First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.052First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F 12 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 235First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Hong Kong | Decca F.12359First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-1044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F 12 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Nigeria | Decca F.12359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca FM.7228First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 450557" | 7" |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records L. 25127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | GIP 41177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca F 12 3597", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca F 12 3597", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jamie 13207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jamie 13207", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jamie 13207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Pied Piper
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Pied Piper are there?
45 vinyl pressings of The Pied Piper are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1966 and 1984.
When was The Pied Piper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Decca F.12359.
How do I tell if my copy of The Pied Piper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12359, F 12359, 1320, L. 2512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-37554-TI-IC and XDRF-37621-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Pied Piper 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.