UK
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Piccadilly 7N.35359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N-35359 A1 △ HRunout side A stamped
7N-35359 B1 △ HRunout side B stamped
7N.35359-ALabel side A
7N.35359-BLabel side B
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam BandMichael
Vinyl pressings
Michael
by Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band · 1967
12 pressings8 countriesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Michael was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Michael
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Piccadilly 7N.35359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N.35359-ALabel side A
7N.35359-BLabel side B
UK
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Piccadilly 7N.35359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N-35359 A1 △ HRunout side A stamped
7N-35359 B1 △ HRunout side B stamped
7N.35359-ALabel side A
7N.35359-BLabel side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Piccadilly 7N 35359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Piccadilly 7N 35359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Centre
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP-1336
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Astor AP-1336First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Pye Records PYE 816First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N.35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N-35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 35359 / Pye Records 7N 35 359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Portugal | Piccadilly 7N.35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Piccadilly 7N 35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Piccadilly 7N 35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Piccadilly 7N.35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Piccadilly 7N.35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Piccadilly 7N.35359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Pye Records 7 N 353597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMichael
- B(I Gotta) Hold On To My Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michael are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Michael are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Michael first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Piccadilly 7N.35359, released January 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Michael is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N.35359, 7N 35359, AP-1336, PYE 816) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N-35359 A1 △ H and 7N-35359 B1 △ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Michael 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.