US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-2307 M1 (MR) △88247A Side Runout
A&M-2308 M1 (MR) △88247-XB Side Runout
England Dan & John Ford ColeySimone
Vinyl pressings
Simone
by England Dan & John Ford Coley · 1972
24 pressings10 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Simone 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 Simone
13 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
September 22, 1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7253
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · promo sleeve
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-4700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 7AM-5081
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-4700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | A&M Records 7AM-5081First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | A&M Records AM 1354 / A&M Records 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | A&M Records 12 358 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | A&M Records AM-149First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | A&M Records AM-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | A&M Records HS 880 / Hispavox HS 880First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | A&M Records CP 166 (HS 880) / Hispavox CP 166 (HS 880)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7253First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1973 | Portugal | A&M Records 8E 006 94 116 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASimone2:56
- BI Hear The Music3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simone are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Simone are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was Simone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records 1354.
How do I tell if my copy of Simone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1354, AMS 7029, AMS 7253, AMK-4700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M-2307 M1 (MR) △88247 and A&M-2308 M1 (MR) △88247-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Simone 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.
