UK
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28772 - 1Side A stamped runout
7XCA 28773 - 1Side B stamped runout
7XCA 28772Side A label
7XCA 28773Side B label
David & JonathanMichelle
Vinyl pressings
Michelle
by David & Jonathan · 1965
20 pressings13 countriesPop RockRockPop
Michelle was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Michelle
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5563
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-55397-F-5Runout Side A Etched
45-55398-F-5Runout Side B Etched
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5563
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCMG 309
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records 5563First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 309First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records 5563First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7800First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Brazil | Odeon 7L-31617", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 19087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 19087", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-14847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Odeon OR-14847" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 78007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.104417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-605417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo PL 63.1247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Columbia DB 78007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 55637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-46567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Columbia SCMG 3097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMichelle
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michelle are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Michelle are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Michelle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Canada, Greece. One of them is Columbia DB 7800, released December 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Michelle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7800, 5563, SCMG 309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 28772 - 1 and 7XCA 28773 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Michelle 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.