Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records 10 303 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10303-AT-A TE+914+ARunout side A
10303-AT-B TE+914+BRunout side B
10 303 ALabel side A
10 303 BLabel side B
Dave & Ansel CollinsMonkey Spanner
Vinyl pressings
Monkey Spanner
by Dave & Ansel Collins · 1971
28 pressings11 countriesReggaeReggae
Monkey Spanner 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 Monkey Spanner
23 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BT 125 A IAM STERLINGSide A runout
BT 125 B IAM STERLINGSide B runout
BT-125ASide A label
BT-125BSide B label
US
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BT 125 A IAM STERLINGSide A runout
BT 125 B IAM STERLINGSide B runout
BT-125ASide A label
BT-125BSide B label
US
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BT-125-AMatrix# Side-A
BT-125-BMatrix# Side-B
BT 125 A MR[letters fused and circled] △ 86082 STERLINGRunout Side-A
BT 125 B MR[letters fused and circled] △ 86082-X STERLINGRunout Side-B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Techniques TE-914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TE+914+ARun-out side A
TE+914+BRun-out side B
TE 914 A1Run-out side A - Variant 2
TE 914 B1Run-out side B - Variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Techniques TE-914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong centre
- Runout / matrix
TE+914+ARunout Side A
TE+914+BRunout Side B
TE-914-A1A-side runout - variant (stamped)
TE-914-B1B-side runout - variant (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Interfusion ITFK-4342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Fontana 6134 003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 10 303 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Jamaica | WindFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Trojan Records 10 303 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFK-4342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Island Records TOS 815First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Trojan Records 14.986-AFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Sweden | Sonet T-7856First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | UK | Techniques TE-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Wind7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMonkey Spanner
- BMonkey Spanner (Version Two)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monkey Spanner are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Monkey Spanner are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Monkey Spanner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Netherlands, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Trojan Records 10 303 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Monkey Spanner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10 303 AT, BT 125, TE-914, BT-125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10303-AT-A TE+914+A and 10303-AT-B TE+914+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monkey Spanner 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.
