UK
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM.3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48213-T1-1CSide A runout, stamped
XDR-48214-T1-1CSide B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Nothing Rhymed
by Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1970
26 pressings16 countriesFolk RockRock
Nothing Rhymed 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 Nothing Rhymed
20 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 13 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48213-T1-1CRunout, A-side, stamped
XDR-48214-T1-1CRunout, B-side, stamped
XDR 48213Label matrix, A-side
XDR 48214Label matrix, B-side
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48213-T1-1CRunout, A-side, stamped
XDR-48214-T1-1CRunout, B-side, stamped
XDR 48213Label matrix, A-side
XDR 48214Label matrix, B-side
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM.3MAM MAM 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48213-T1-1CSide A runout, stamped
XDR-48214-T1-1CSide B runout, stamped
UK
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM MAM 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR-48213-T1-1CStamped A Side
XDR-48214-T1-CStamped B Side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- MAM 45-3602
- 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 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | MAM MAM-9344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | MAM MAM 3 Y / MAM MAM 3-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | MAM MAM 3 Y / MAM MAM 3-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | MAM MAM 3602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Europe | MAM 6101 651First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | MAM MAM 3First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Ireland | MAM MAM 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Israel | PAX ISMAM-3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | MAM 6101 651First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | MAM 6101 651 / MAM MAM 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | MAM 6101 651First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | MAM P-MAM 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | MAM MO 1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | MAM MAM 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | MAM MAM 3 Y7" | 7" |
| ? | US | MAM 45-36027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANothing Rhymed
- BEverybody Knows
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothing Rhymed are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Nothing Rhymed are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Nothing Rhymed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is MAM MAM.3, released October 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothing Rhymed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAM.3, MAM 3, 45-3602, MAM-9344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-48213-T1-1C and XDR-48214-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothing Rhymed 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.
