France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Santa Ponsa 12758 J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Dr. Marigold's PrescriptionHello Girl
Vinyl pressings
Hello Girl
by Dr. Marigold's Prescription · 1973
11 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
Hello Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Hello Girl
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Santa Ponsa PNS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Santa Ponsa PNS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · solid centre
Angola
1973- Label and catalog number
- R & T RTS-16-CD
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 12 758 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 12758 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 12758 B-2 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
C 12 758 ALabel A
C 12 758 BLabel B
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fonit Cetra International IS 20126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Angola | R & T RTS-16-CDFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Santa Ponsa 12758 JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 12 758 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Fonit Cetra International IS 20126First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Mozambique | R & T RTS.16 / LM RTS.16First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Ariola 12 758 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | R & T RTS.16First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Ariola 12758-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Santa Ponsa PNS 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Santa Ponsa PNS 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Mozambique | LM RTS.167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHello Girl
- BWhat The Heck
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Girl are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hello Girl are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Hello Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, Angola, Germany and more. One of them is Santa Ponsa 12758 J.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12758 J, PNS 1, RTS-16-CD, 12 758 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Girl 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.