UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F10931
- Format
- 7"
David WhitfieldMartinella
Vinyl pressings
Martinella
by David Whitfield · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesPop
Martinella was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Martinella
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10931
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.10931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF.23012A Side Label
DRF.23016B Side Label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10931
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRX-2312-TI-I C RT IA stamped
DRX-23016-TI-I G RT IB stamped
DRX.23012A label
DRX.23016B label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F10931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DRF 23012Side A Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1768
- Format
- 7"
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | London Records 45-L.1768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca 45-L. 1768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F10931First year7" | 7" |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10931First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F.10931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F.10931First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca F10931First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | London Records 45-1768First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 9.22.7647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | London Records L.1768Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMartinella
- BEverything
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Martinella are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Martinella are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Martinella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Decca 45-F10931.
How do I tell if my copy of Martinella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F10931, F.10931, 45-F.10931, F10931) 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 Martinella 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.