UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF. 15432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Proud Mary
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1970
38 pressings19 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Proud Mary 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 Proud Mary
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Liberty LBF.15432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 pronged centre
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 56216Liberty LIB 56.216 L
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7YPART 67443 LIB 56216 A M3 276451Runout stamped A side
7YPART 67444 LIB 56216 B M3 276452Runout stamped B side
7Y Part 67.443Label A Side
7Y Part 67.444Label B Side
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 15 432 ALiberty 15 432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15432 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
15432 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
56 216 ALabel side A
56 216 BLabel side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 15 432 ALiberty 15 432
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
15432 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
15432 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
56 216 ALabel side A
56 216 BLabel side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 15 432 ALiberty 15 432
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
15432 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
15432 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
56 216 ALabel side A
56 216 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Liberty LIB 56216 / Liberty LIB 56.216 LFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty 15 432 A / Liberty 15 432First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty 15 432 A / Liberty 15 432First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty 15 432 A / Liberty 15 432First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | Liberty LIB 13055GFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK-4117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Liberty LBF. 15432First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Liberty LBF.15432First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Argentina | United Artists Records 13807", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Liberty LYK-41177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | Liberty FC-550757", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Liberty F.562167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Finland | Liberty LBF 154327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | Liberty LIB 562167" | 7" |
| 1971 | Italy | Liberty LB 15.432 / United Artists Records LB 15.4327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records F 562167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Liberty LIB 562167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Liberty 15 4327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AProud Mary3:15
- BFunkier Than A Mosquita's Tweeter2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Proud Mary are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Proud Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Liberty LBF. 15432.
How do I tell if my copy of Proud Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBF. 15432, LBF.15432, LIB 56216, 15 432 A) 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 Proud Mary 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.
