US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DC 4715 BWA Side Label & Etched
DC 4716 BWB Side Label & Etched
Flip CartridgeDear Mrs. Applebee / Don't Take The Lovers From The World
Vinyl pressings
Dear Mrs. Applebee / Don't Take The Lovers From The World
by Flip Cartridge · 1966
15 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Dear Mrs. Applebee was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Dear Mrs. Applebee
13 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-PAR 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DC 4715-1E MR 62361Runout A
DC 4716-1E MR 62361-XRunout B
DC 4715Label A
DC 4716Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45 PAR 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
p DC4715-1AA-Side Runout Etching
p DC4716-1AB-Side Runout Etching
DC 4715A-Side Label
DC 4716B-Side Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10076London American Recordings HLU 10076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
September 9, 1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10076London American Recordings HLU 10076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSCL.7596A-Side Label
MSCL.7597B-Side Label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PAR. 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Parrot PAR. 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HL 10076 / London American Recordings HL 10076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HL 10076 / London American Recordings HL 10076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | London Records DL 20 828First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | London Records HL 10076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca HL 10076 / London Records HL 10076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | New Zealand | London Records NZL 957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | London Records HL 7130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10076 / London American Recordings HLU 10076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45 PAR 306First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45-PAR 306First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10076 / London American Recordings HLU 10076First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | London Records 5.5887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-22677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADear Mrs. Applebee2:12
- BDon't Take The Lovers From The World2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear Mrs. Applebee are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dear Mrs. Applebee are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Dear Mrs. Applebee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Parrot 45 306.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear Mrs. Applebee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45 306, 45-PAR 306, 45 PAR 306, HLU 10076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DC 4715 BW and DC 4716 BW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear Mrs. Applebee 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.