Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 14 644 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14644 A-1Runout side A
14644 B-1Runout side B
Freddie & The DreamersSusan's Tuba
Vinyl pressings
Susan's Tuba
by Freddie & The Dreamers · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesBeatRock
Susan's Tuba was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Susan's Tuba
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 181
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az SG 181
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SG-181-A-1Runout side A
SG-181-B-1Runout side B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az AZ. 10561
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Disc'Az SG 181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Disc'Az SG 181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Disc'Az AZ. 10561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Super K AZ10561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1970 | France | Super K AZ 10 561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Hansa 14 644 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Disc'Az A.Z. 2030 HFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disc'Az AZ. 105617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Disc'Az AZ. 105617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASusan's Tuba2:21
- BShe Needs Me2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Susan's Tuba are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Susan's Tuba are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Susan's Tuba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands. One of them is Hansa 14 644 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Susan's Tuba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14 644 AT, SG 181, AZ. 10561, AZ10561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14644 A-1 and 14644 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Susan's Tuba 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.
