US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4820MGM Records SE-4820
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ISE 4820 MGS 2760 3 ASide 1 Etched
ISE4820 MGS2761 -1ASide 2 Etched
Vinyl pressings
Portrait Of Donny
by Donny Osmond · 1972
23 pressings14 countriesVocalPop
Portrait Of Donny 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 Portrait Of Donny
18 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 11 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4820MGM Records SE 4820
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ISE 4820 MGS 2760 ➁Side 1 runout, etched
ISE4820 MGS2761 ➁Side 2 runout, etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4820MGM Records SE-4820
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4820MGM Records SE 4820
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 SE4820 MGS2760 1A 0 BDeadwax, Side A
2 SE4820 MGS2761–1A 0 SX B5Deadwax, Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4820MGM Records SE-4820
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · DJ
- Runout / matrix
I SE4820 MGS 2760 5Side 1 Etched
ISE4820 MGS2761 -1Side 2 Etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4820
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
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.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2912-008LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Canada | MGM Records 1SE-4820 / MGM Records 1SE 4820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2912 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | MGM Records MM-2042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | MGM Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | MGM Records 2315 108 / MGM Records 2315108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | MGM Records 2315 108 / Kolob Records 2315 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | MGM Records SE 4820 / MGM Records SE-4820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | MGM Records SE 4820 / MGM Records SE-4820First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | MGM Records SE-4820LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Puppy Love3:05
- A2Hey Girl3:13
- A3Going Going Gone (To Somebody Else)2:07
- A4I've Got Plans For You2:13
- A5Promise Me3:31
- A6Let My People Go3:10
- B1All I Have To Do Is Dream3:08
- B2Hey There, Lonely Girl3:30
- B3Big Man2:36
- B4Love Me2:44
- B5This Guy's In Love With You3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Donny are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Donny are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was Portrait Of Donny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records SE 4820.
How do I tell if my copy of Portrait Of Donny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE 4820, SE-4820, 2315 108, 1SE-4820) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ISE 4820 MGS 2760 3 A and ISE4820 MGS2761 -1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portrait Of Donny 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.
