Vinyl pressings
by Elton John · 1972
Daniel was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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.
DJS 275 A1Variant 1, side A runout etched
DJA 275 B1Variant 1, side B runout etched
DJS 275 A1 TO D.L.T. FROM RAY + BOBVariant 2 - side A runout etched
DJS 275 B1 RAYSVariant 2 - side B runout etched
DJS 275 A1 TO D.L.T. FROM RAY + BOBSide A runout etched
DJS 275 B1 RAYSSide B runout etched
DJS 275 A1Side A runout etched
DJA 275 B1Side B runout etched
DJS 275 A1 TO D.L.T. FROM RAY + BOBvariant 1 - Side A runout etched
DJS 275 B1 RAYSvariant 1 - Side B runout etched
DJS 275 A1Side A runout etched
DJA 275 B1Side B runout etched
DJS 275 A1 TO D.L.T. FROM RAY + BOBvariant 1 - Side A runout etched
DJS 275 B1 RAYSvariant 1 - Side B runout etched
C 12530 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout Side A, stamped
C 12530 A-1 Made in AustriaRunout Side B, stamped
DJS 275 A
DJS 275 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | DJM Records 12 530 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 519First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | India | His Master's Voice POPV.8100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | His Master's Voice POPV.8100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | Pye Records DJS 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | MCA Records MCA 40046First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | DJM Records IFR-10277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | DJM Records IFR-10277First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Columbia SCRL 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Madagascar | DJM Records DJS 331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mozambique | DJM Records DJS 331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Peru | Fermata 15006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | DJM Records 8E 006 - 94 228 FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | DJM Records DJS 275 / DJM Records DJS.275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | DJM Records DJS 275 / DJM Records DJS.275First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 400467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 400467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Spain | DJM Records EPC A-4155 / Epic EPC A-41557", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A-41557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 451437", Single | 7", Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Iran | Royal RT735 / Royal 2277", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-400467", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-400467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
71 vinyl pressings of Daniel are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Austria, Greece, India and more. One of them is DJM Records DJS.275.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJS.275, 12 530 AT, SCMG 519, POPV.8100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJS 275 A1 and DJA 275 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
