Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant Pe 22.901 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
David CastMariana
Vinyl pressings
Mariana
by David CasT · 1973
10 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Mariana was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Mariana
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.901-Y 60
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AC 47405 A/1Side A Stamped
AC 47405 B/1Side B Stamped
AC 47.405/ASide A Label
AC 47.405/BSide B Label
Finland
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6034 045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Aztec AC 47405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 12 586 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C 12 586 ASide A Label
C 12 586 BSide B Label
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.737-H
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Pink Elephant Pe 22.901 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.901-Y 60First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Finland | Philips 6034 045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Aztec AC 47405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Aztec AC 474057", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 12 586 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.737-HFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Imavox SIMS 10 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Gma G-10417", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 2067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMariana2:30
- BFancy Colours3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mariana are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mariana are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Mariana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany and more. One of them is Pink Elephant Pe 22.901 Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Mariana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Pe 22.901 Y, PE 22.901-Y 60, 6034 045, AC 47405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mariana 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.