Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93557
- Format
- 7", Single · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-93557-ASide A, label
5C 006-93557-BSide B, label
Vinyl pressings
Child In Time
by Deep Purple · 1972
16 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Child In Time 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 Child In Time
11 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93557Harvest 5C 006-93 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Purple Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C006-93557 A//HM 17505-1-Y-8Runout side A variant 1
5C006-93557 B//HM 17506-1-Y-8Runout side B variant 1
5C006-93557 A//HM 17505-1-Y-8 316Runout side A variant 2
5C006-93557 B//HM 17506-1-Y-8 39 1Runout side B variant 2
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93557
- Format
- 7", Single · Yellow Sleeve
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93557
- Format
- 7", Single · Green Sleeve
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93557
- Format
- 7", Single · Orange Sleeve
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 5C 006-93 557Harvest 5C 006-93557
- Format
- 7", Single · Purple Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C006-93557 A//HM 17505-1-Y-8Runout side A
5C006-93557 B//HM 17506-1-Y-8Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Harvest 4C 006-93557First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Belgium | Harvest 4C 006-93557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Denmark | Harvest 6E 006-93557First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557 / Harvest 5C 006-93 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93 557 / Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-93557First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Stateside TSS 4115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Thailand | Cash Box KS 1687", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Thailand | Royalsound TK 7837", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Thailand | TKR TK-7837", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Thailand | Royalsound 7837", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Thailand | Cash Box KS 1687", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AChild In Time (Part 1)
- BChild In Time (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Child In Time are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Child In Time are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Child In Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Turkey. One of them is Harvest 5C 006-93557.
How do I tell if my copy of Child In Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 006-93557, 5C 006-93 557, 4C 006-93557, 6E 006-93557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5C 006-93557-A and 5C 006-93557-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Child In Time 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.
