UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.269
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 269 A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
DJS 269 B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
DJS.269ALabel A-side
DJS.269BLabel B-side
Elton JohnHonky Cat
Vinyl pressings
Honky Cat
by Elton John · 1972
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Honky Cat 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Honky Cat
12 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.269
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
DJS 269 A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
DJS 269 B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 269 A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
DJS 269 B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records S. 531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 531 A/1A Side
S 531 B/1B Side
India
1972- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POPV.8098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1972- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.269
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 269 A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
DJS 269 B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
DJS.269ALabel A-side
DJS.269BLabel B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Supreme Records S. 531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | His Master's Voice POPV.8098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | DJM Records DJS.269First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | DJM Records IFR-10150First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | DJM Records 8E 006 93860 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | South Africa | DJM Records DJS 328First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Grafonola GTS-10015First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | DJM Records DJS.269First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | DJM Records DJS.269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | DJM Records DJS.269First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SDJM -88609 / Jugoton DJM -88609First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | DJM Records IFR-10150First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHonky Cat
- B1Lady Samantha
- B2It's Me That You Need
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honky Cat are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Honky Cat are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Honky Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Belgium, India, Ireland and more. One of them is DJM Records DJS.269.
How do I tell if my copy of Honky Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJS.269, S. 531, POPV.8098, IFR-10150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJS 269 A1 and DJS 269 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honky Cat 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.
