UK
October 6, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX.8002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
7NX8002A-1 △W ASide A
7NX8002A-1 △W ESide B
7NX.8002.ASide A label
7NX.8002.BSide B label
David BowieFor The Collector Early David Bowie
Vinyl pressings
For The Collector Early David Bowie
by David Bowie · 1972
12 pressings2 countriesClassic RockModPop RockRock
For The Collector Early David Bowie was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 For The Collector Early David Bowie
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX.8002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7NX8002A-1Side A runout, stamped
7NX8002B-1Side B runout, stamped
7NX8002A-1 △WVariant 2: Side A runout, stamped
7NX8002B-1 △W 1Variant 2: Side B runout, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX.8002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7NX8002B-1△W P 1Side A
7NX8002B-1△W K 1Side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX.8002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
7NX8002B-1△WA-side stamped runout
7NX8002B-1△WB-side stamped runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX.8002
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7NX8002A-1△W A1A-side stamped runout
7NX8002B-1△W A1B-side stamped runout
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7NX 8002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7NX 8002First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records 7NX.8002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records 7NX.8002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records 7NX.8002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records 7NX.8002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records 7NX.8002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7NX.80027", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7NX.80027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pye Records 7NX 80027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | UK | Pye Records 7NX.80027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Pye Records 7NX 80027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Pye Records 7NX 80027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Do Anything You Say
- A2I Dig Everything
- B1Can't Help Thinking About Me
- B2I'm Not Losing Sleep
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For The Collector Early David Bowie are there?
12 vinyl pressings of For The Collector Early David Bowie are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was For The Collector Early David Bowie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Pye Records 7NX.8002, released October 6, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of For The Collector Early David Bowie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7NX.8002, 7NX 8002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7NX8002A-1 △W A and 7NX8002A-1 △W E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For The Collector Early David Bowie 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.
