UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 3956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23944. 45
7XCA 23945. 45
Eddie CalvertMandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye
by Eddie Calvert · 1957
11 pressings3 countriesJazz
Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3956
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 23944-1 A 1Stamped Runout, Side A
CA23945-1 M 1Stamped Runout, Side B
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 3956
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23944 - 1N
7XCA 23945 - 1N
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3956
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 23944-1 LA stamped
CA 23945-1 LB stamped
CA 23944A label
CA 23945B label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB. 3956
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 23944-1A side runout, stamped
CA 23945-1B side runout, stamped
CA 23944A side label
CA 23945B side label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 3956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 23944-IN R X RT 1Side A runout
7XCA 23945-IN O 1 R̷T 1Side B runout
7XCA 23944. 45Side A label
7XCA 23945. 45Side B label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 3956First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3956First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3956First year7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 3956First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia DB. 3956First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3956First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 3956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 10817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Columbia D.B. 3956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia DB. 3956Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMandy (The Pansy)
- BNever Say Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Columbia 45-DB 3956.
How do I tell if my copy of Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-DB 3956, DB. 3956) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 23944. 45 and 7XCA 23945. 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mandy (The Pansy) / Never Say Goodbye 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.