UK
April 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15817
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SF 92001-1 GA BLAIR'S 1Side A runout, machine stamped/etched
SF 92000-1 T 1Side B runout, machine stamped
Dr. HookMillionaire
Vinyl pressings
Millionaire
by Dr. Hook · 1975
13 pressings10 countriesPop RockRockPop
Millionaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Millionaire
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
April 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15817
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SF 92001-1 / SF 92000-1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
92001 4104 F1#2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyA runout
92075 4104 F4#2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyB runout
(S45-92001)A label
(S45-92075)B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S-45-92001-F-3
PRO-8160-F-1
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
92001Side A label
92075Side B label
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-81 926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records 4104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 819267", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 15817First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81951First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records 6C 006 81884First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 592First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-81926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 4104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records P-4104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15817First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15817First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMillionaire
- BEverybody Loves Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Millionaire are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Millionaire are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Millionaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15817, released April 25, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Millionaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15817, 4104, P-4104, 1C 006-81 926) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 92001-1 GA BLAIR'S 1 and SF 92000-1 T 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Millionaire 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.
