Vinyl pressings
by Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich · 1970
Mr. President was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
22 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 13 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.
6007022 1F//1▽420 11 5A side, stamped variant 1
6007022 2F//1▽420 11 11B side, stamped variant 1
6007022 1F//1▽420 11 3A side, stamped variant 2
6007022 2F//1▽420 11 3B side, stamped variant 2
#9756 -1 (MR) BellSound sf ∆82617Runout side A
#9757 -1 (MR) BellSound sf ∆82617-XRunout side B
9756Label side A
9757Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Fontana TF-23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Fontana TF-23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Belgium | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Mexico | Philips 6205 007First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Fontana 6007 022First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Fontana 6007022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Portugal | Fontana 6007 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Singapore | Fontana 6007 022First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Fontana TOS 737First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Fontana 60 07 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
22 vinyl pressings of Mr. President are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Fontana 6007 022, released July 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6007 022, B-942, 942, B - 942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6007022 1F//1▽420 11 5 and 6007022 2F//1▽420 11 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
