Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 199Kolob Records 2006 199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2006 199 S1 ℗ 1973 320Runout A, stamped
2006 199 S2 ℗ 1973 320Runout B, stamped
Donny OsmondThe Twelfth Of Never
Vinyl pressings
The Twelfth Of Never
by Donny Osmond · 1973
35 pressings19 countriesVocalBalladPop
The Twelfth Of Never was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Twelfth Of Never
35 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 19 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
March 2, 1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-199
- Format
- 7" · 4-Prong Push Out Center
- Runout / matrix
2006199 A//3▽420A side, stamped
2006199 B//3▽420B side, stamped
UK
March 2, 1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre Hole Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
2006199 A//1⛛420 11 1 04Side A runout (stamped)
2006199 B//1⛛420 11 8 04Side B runout (stamped)
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center, Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
2006199 A//4 14 8Stamped runout, side A Variant 1
2006199 A//4 14 7Stamped runout, side A Variant 2
2006199 B//4 1 5 5Stamped runout, side B Variant 1
2006199 B//4 1 4 1 4Stamped runout, side B Variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels / 3-Prong Push Out Center
- Runout / matrix
2006199 A//1▽420 12 04Stamped runout, side A
2006199 B//1▽420 1 2 04Stamped runout, side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre, Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
2006199 A//3▽420A side, stamped
2006199 B//3▽420B side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 199First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 199First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 199 / Kolob Records 2006 199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 199 / Kolob Records 2006 199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 199 / Kolob Records 2006 199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | MGM Records 2006 199First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | MGM Records K 14503 / Kolob Records K 14503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | MGM Records K 14503 / Kolob Records K 14503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Ecuador | MGM Records 45-72013First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | MGM Records 2006 199 / Kolob Records 2006 199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 199 / Kolob Records 2006 199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | MGM Records 2006 - 199First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Ireland | MGM Records 2006-199First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2006 - 199First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | MGM Records K 14503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Twelfth Of Never2:40
- BLife Is Just What You Make It3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Twelfth Of Never are there?
35 vinyl pressings of The Twelfth Of Never are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was The Twelfth Of Never first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, US, Yugoslavia and more. One of them is MGM Records 2006 199.
How do I tell if my copy of The Twelfth Of Never is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2006 199, 2006-199, K 14503, S 53 687) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2006 199 S1 ℗ 1973 320 and 2006 199 S2 ℗ 1973 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Twelfth Of Never 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.
