New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJK-4541
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJK 4541 A 2146Side A runout etched
DJK 4541 B 2147Side B runout etched
MX-39645Side A label
MX-39646Side B label
Elton JohnLevon
Vinyl pressings
Levon
by Elton John · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesVocalRockPop
Levon 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 Levon
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJK-4541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 39645 1BSide A runout, etched
MX 39646 3ASide B runout hand-etched
MX39645Side A label
MX39646Side B label
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records FR 2952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DJLPH-420-A-2SA label
DJLPH-420-A-4SB label
Japan
January 25, 1971- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records FR 2952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DJLPH-420-A-1SA label
DJLPH-420-A-4SB label
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 | Australia | DJM Records DJK-4541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | DJM Records FR 2952First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | DJM Records DJK-4541First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | DJM Records FR 2952First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Importa / Som FB-CS-0187", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | DJM Records 10 961 AT7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | DJM Records 10 961 AT / Hansa Record 10 961 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | DJM Records SIR-DJ 201627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Mexico | Fermata DE-77-247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | Fermata DE-77-247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALevon4:10
- BSails3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Levon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Levon are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Levon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in New Zealand, Australia, Japan. One of them is DJM Records DJK-4541.
How do I tell if my copy of Levon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJK-4541, FR 2952) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJK 4541 A 2146 and DJK 4541 B 2147. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Levon 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.
