UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391220Polydor 2391-220
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2391220 A//1 420 04 13Runout, Side A, stamped
2391220 B//1 420 04 11 15Runout, Side B, stamped
Donny & Marie OsmondDeep Purple
Vinyl pressings
Deep Purple
by Donny & Marie Osmond · 1976
23 pressings13 countriesBalladRockPopFolk
Deep Purple was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Deep Purple
20 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 13 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-6068Polydor 2391 220
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6068Kolob Records PD 6068
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6068-AS-PRC-1-1-11 [Artisan logo] PRCRunout Side A, etched; Artisan logo stamped
PD-6068-BS-PRC-1-11-11 [Artisan logo] PRCRunout Side B, etched; Artisan logo stamped
2391 220Label Side A
2391 220Label Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6068Kolob Records PD 6068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6068-AS-MW [Artisan logo] [MR encircled] ∆20445(4)Runout Side A
PD-6068-BS-MW [MR encircled] [Artisan logo] ∆20445–X(2)Runout Side B
2391 220Label Side A
2391 220Label Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6068Kolob Records 2391 220
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6068-AS-MW-EX [MR encircled] ∆20445(6) [Artisan logo]Runout, Side A, stamped
PD-6068-BS-MW-EX [MR encircled] [Artisan logo] ∆20445-X(3)Runout, Side B, stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-6068Polydor 2391 220
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2391220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor PD 6068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor PD 6068 / Polydor 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | Polydor 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2391220 / Kolob Records 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16193First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391-220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | Polydor PD 6068 / Kolob Records PD 6068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 220 / Kolob Records 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Kolob Records 2391 220 / Polydor 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | Polydor 2391220 / Polydor 2391-220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2391220 / Polydor 2391-220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD-6068 / Polydor 2391 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1C'mon Marianne
- A2Butterfly
- A3A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'N Roll
- A4Dandelion
- A5Deep Purple
- B1"A" My Name Is Alice
- B2Sunshine Lady
- B3Take Me Back Again
- B4Weeping Willow
- B5It Takes Two
- B6May Tomorrow Be A Perfect Day (Theme from Donny & Marie Television Show)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deep Purple are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Deep Purple are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Deep Purple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2391220.
How do I tell if my copy of Deep Purple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391220, PD-6068, PD 6068, MPF 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2391220 A//1 420 04 13 and 2391220 B//1 420 04 11 15. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deep Purple 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.
