UK
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N.15984-ALabel side A
7N.15984-BLabel side B
DonovanTurquoise
Vinyl pressings
Turquoise
by Donovan · 1965
12 pressings9 countriesFolk RockRockPopFolk
Turquoise was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Turquoise
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 15984 A 1 △H 1 KT DRunout side A, variant 1
7N 15984 B2 △ H 1 KT ORunout side B, variant 1
7N 15984 A 2 △H ORunout side A, variant 2
7N 15984 B1 △ HRunout side B, variant 2
UK
October 29, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 15984
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Centre
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP-1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AP-1170 (A)Label side A
AP-1170 (B)Label side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 791
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N15984A GSSide A, etched runout
7N15984-ASide B, etched runout
7N15984ASide A, label
7N15984BSide B, label
Ireland
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15984
- Format
- 7" · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 15985 2 △H
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Astor AP-1170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Pye Records 791First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N.15984First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N 15984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N 15984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N-15984First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 15984First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N.15984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N.15984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N 15984First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Sweden | Pye Records 7N 159847", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pye Records 45 PV. 152307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATurquoise3:28
- BHey Gyp (Dig The Slowness)3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turquoise are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Turquoise are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Turquoise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N.15984, released October 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Turquoise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N.15984, 7N 15984, AP-1170, 791) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N.15984-A and 7N.15984-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turquoise 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.
