US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24239
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
XEM115710-1ASide A runout, variant 1
XEM115711-1ASide B runout, variant 1
XEM115710-1AASide A runout, variant 2
XEM115711-1ABSide B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Mellow Yellow
by Donovan · 1967
51 pressings18 countriesPsychedelic RockFolkPop RockRock
Mellow Yellow was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mellow Yellow
32 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 15 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSB115712-1FRunout side A, stamped - Variant 1
o XSB115713-1FRunout side B, stamped - Variant 1
XSB115712-1BRunout side A, stamped - Variant 2
XSB115713-1ARunout side B, stamped - Variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24239
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XEM115710-1AA 1 Ƨ A 15Runout A variant 1
o XEM115711-1AA 1 Ƨ A 5Runout B variant 1
o XEM115710-1AA 1 Ƨ A 10Runout A variant 2
o XEM115711-1AB 2 Ƨ ARunout B variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSB115712-1F Ƨ ARunout A variant 1
o XSB115713-1F Ƨ ARunout B variant 1
o XSB115712-1F 1 Ƨ CXRunout A variant 2
o XSB115713-1F 1 Ƨ C3Runout B variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 XSB115712-1CSide A Runout, Stamped
0 XSB115713-1D TSide B Runout, Stamped
XSB115712-1C 0 T C 1 1Side A Runout (var. 2), Stamp exc. "1 1" etched
0 XSB115713-1C T B 1 1 1Side B Runout (var. 2), Stamp exc. "1 1 1" etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24239
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XEM115710-1C T II III III II DSide A runout
o XEM115711-1L ∙T ⋀ I I I I ISide B runout
XEM 115710Side A Label
XEM 115711Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ELP 3546First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Brazil | CBS 37513First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic LN 24239First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic BN 26239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Denmark | Epic BN 26239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Epic BN 26239 / Epic BN 26.239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Epic BN 26239 / Epic BN 26.239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Epic BN 26239 / Epic BN 26.239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Epic BN 26 239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Epic LN 24239First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | CBS YS-796-CFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Epic BN S-26239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10184LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10184LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5430 / Epic LP 5430LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2018 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5430 / Epic LP 5430LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | The state51 Conspiracy CON224LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | The state51 Conspiracy CON1007LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 8.740LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Harmony HL 1273 / Summit HL 1273LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Epic ELP 3546LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Epic ELPS 3546 / Epic ELPS - 3546LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Epic BN 26239 / Epic BN 26.239LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Epic BN 26239 / Epic BN 26.239LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP-50224LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore | CBS BN 26239LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BN 26239LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mellow Yellow3:42
- A2Writer In The Sun4:28
- A3Sand And Foam3:17
- A4The Observation2:21
- A5Bleak City Woman2:22
- B1House Of Jansch2:42
- B2Young Girl Blues3:45
- B3Museum2:54
- B4Hampstead Incident4:40
- B5Sunny South Kensington3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mellow Yellow are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Mellow Yellow are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was Mellow Yellow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic LN 24239.
How do I tell if my copy of Mellow Yellow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LN 24239, BN 26239, BN 24239, ELPS 3546) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM115710-1A and XEM115711-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mellow Yellow 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.
