US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14510Polydor 2066 981
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-14510 78NP-3752-S-CPRunout A: Hand etched
PS-14510 78NP-3763-S-CP1Runout B: Hand etched
(78 NP 3752 S)Label A-side
(78 NP 3753 S)Label B-side
Donny & Marie OsmondOn The Shelf
Vinyl pressings
On The Shelf
by Donny & Marie Osmond · 1978
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
On The Shelf was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 On The Shelf
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14510Polydor 2066 981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-14510 T 78NP-3752-S-CTRunout A: Hand etched
PD-14510 T 78NP-3763-S-CTRunout B: Hand etched
78 NP 3752Label A-side
78 NP 3763Label B-side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-14510-78NP-3752-S-PRC-1-Runout Side A
PD-14510--78NP-3763-S-PRC-1-Runout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-14510-78NP-3752-S-SP1 1-1 [Artisan logo]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]\
PD-14510-78NP-3763-S-SP1 1-1 [Artisan logo]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
(78 NP 3752)Side A Label
(78 NP 3753)Side B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 054
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14510Polydor 2066 981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD 14510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | Polydor 2066 981First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2066 981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PRO 054First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 14510 / Polydor 2066 981First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 14510 / Polydor 2066 981First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 14510 / Polydor 2066 981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 14510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 14510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 61177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 61177", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOn The Shelf3:38
- BCertified Honey3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Shelf are there?
11 vinyl pressings of On The Shelf are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was On The Shelf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland. One of them is Polydor PD 14510.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Shelf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 14510, PRO 054, 2066 981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-14510 78NP-3752-S-CP and PS-14510 78NP-3763-S-CP1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Shelf 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.
