Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 006-82099Capitol Records 6C 006-82099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6C 006-82099-ARunout side A
6C 006-82099-BRunout side B
006-82099ALabel side A
006-82099BLabel side B
Dr. HookOnly Sixteen
Vinyl pressings
Only Sixteen
by Dr. Hook · 1975
21 pressings13 countriesClassic RockCountry RockRock
Only Sixteen 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 Only Sixteen
18 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 006-82099Capitol Records 6C 006-82099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6C 006-82099-ARunout stamped side A
6C 006-82099-BRunout stamped side B
UK
September 5, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SF 92074-1A-side runout
SF 92072-1B-side runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-92074-A-F5 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyA runout, variant 1
S45-92070-F2 #2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyB runout, variant 1
Sub 92074 4171 F1 [partially scratched through Winchester logo] MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyA runout, variant 2
S45-92070-F2 #2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyB runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
92074 4171-S-F1 #4 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] wly [0]Etched Side A, except [Stamped], variant 1
92070 4171 F1 #1 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0] wlyEtched Side B, except [Stamped], variant 1
92074 4171-S-F1 #6 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] wly [0]Etched Side A, except [Stamped], variant 2
92070 4171 F1 #1 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0] wlyEtched Side B, except [Stamped], variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-92074A-F7 #2 [Lathe] MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A
S45-92070-F7 [Lathe] MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B
(S45-92074A)Side A Label
(S45-92070)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11224First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records 4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records 4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Capitol Records 006-82099 / Capitol Records 6C 006-82099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | Capitol Records 006-82099 / Capitol Records 6C 006-82099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 82099First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10930First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-82099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 41717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records P-4171First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOnly Sixteen2:46
- BLet Me Be Your Lover2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Sixteen are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Only Sixteen are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Only Sixteen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Denmark, UK, US, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 006-82099.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Sixteen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006-82099, CL 15836, 4171, P-4171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6C 006-82099-A and 6C 006-82099-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Sixteen 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.
