US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Gloria GaynorHoney Bee
Vinyl pressings
Honey Bee
by Gloria Gaynor · 1974
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Honey Bee was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Honey Bee
13 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M14706 74L6094 [S] DSS SM-1 KEA side runout, etched, [encircled]
M14706 74L6095 [S] DSS KEB side runout, etched, [encircled]
74 L 6094A side label matrix
74 L 6095B side label matrix
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 419
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
2006419 A // 1 420Side A runout
2006419 B // 1 420Side B runout
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records M-14706First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records M-14706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | MGM Records 2006 419First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | MGM Records 2006 419First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Philippines | MGM Records MGM-14-074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | MGM Records PS 340First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 419First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14706First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14706First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHoney Bee2:58
- BCome Tonight2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Bee are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Honey Bee are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Honey Bee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records M 14706.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Bee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 14706, 2006 419, M-14706, MGM-14-074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey Bee 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.
