Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 478
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Jimmy OsmondLittle Arrows
Vinyl pressings
Little Arrows
by Jimmy Osmond · 1974
10 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Little Arrows 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 Little Arrows
8 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-9182 M14771 74L 6586 M ss¢A-Side Runout Etching
K-9184 M14771 74L 6586-S-RE-1B-Side Runout Etching
[74 L 6586]Label Side A & B
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006 478Kolob Records 2006 478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2006-478 ARunout side A
2006-478 BRunout side B
2006 478 AMatrix label A
2006 478 BMatrix label B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2006 478
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 478 / Kolob Records 2006 478First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2006 478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 478First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2006 478First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2006 478First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 478First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14771First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 4787", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | MGM Records MGM-14-0867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALittle Arrows
- BDon't You Remember
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Arrows are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Little Arrows are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Little Arrows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is MGM Records 2006 478.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Arrows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2006 478, M 14771) 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 Little Arrows 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.
