Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2202 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MX168285 2202032 -1Hand Etch
MX168286 2202032 -2Hand Etch
Five Man Electrical BandSigns
Vinyl pressings
Signs
by Five Man Electrical Band · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesClassic RockRock
Signs 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 Signs
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | MGM Records 2202 032First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1971 | Greece | MGM Records 2006084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | MGM Records 2006084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | Canada | MGM Records Ltd. MGC 50247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records MGC 50247", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records KGC-2237", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Solid Rock SR 67", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor MVG 5047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor MVG 5047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records KGC-2237", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5047", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASigns3:20
- BAbsolutely Right2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Signs are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Signs are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Signs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Australia, Greece. One of them is MGM Records 2202 032.
How do I tell if my copy of Signs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2202 032, 2006084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX168285 2202032 -1 and MX168286 2202032 -2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Signs 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.
