Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 310
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Drafi DeutscherUnited
Vinyl pressings
United
by Drafi Deutscher · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesRockPop
United was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 United
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 310
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · black background sleeve
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 310
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-M-25 310-ALabel side A
ST-M-25 310-BLabel side B
UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48898-TI-ICRunout side A
XDR-48898Label side A
XDR-48899Label side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058-181
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2058-181 ALabel Side A
2058-181 BLabel Side B
UK
April 8, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48898-TI-ICRunout side A
XDR-48898Label side A
XDR-48899Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome M 25 310First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome M 25 310First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome M 25 310First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Carosello CE 20297First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Spain | Opalo OPL-1-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2058-181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 23158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 23158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9663First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUnited3:01
- BTears And Pain3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of United are there?
10 vinyl pressings of United are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was United first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Metronome M 25 310.
How do I tell if my copy of United is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 25 310, F 23158, 2058-181, CE 20297) 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 United 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.