UK
February 15, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13567
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 57024A-side label
ZXDR 57025B-side label
John Entwistle's OxMad Dog / Cell Number 7
Vinyl pressings
Mad Dog / Cell Number 7
by John Entwistle's Ox · 1975
13 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Mad Dog / Cell Number 7
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
February 15, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13567
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 57024A-side label
ZXDR 57025B-side label
Germany
February 15, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.11607 ACNova 6.11607 (AC)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.11607-00-1 Manufactured in Germany SRunout A, stamped [etched "S"]
6.11607-00-2 Manufactured in Germany ✽ SRunout B, stamped [etched "S"]
6.11 607-00-1Label A
6.11 607-00-2Label B
Australia
March 24, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y-10715
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
New Zealand
March 24, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca DEC 632
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
June 1975- Label and catalog number
- London Records TOP-1958(S)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 57003Side A label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Decca 86.060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Decca F 13567First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | Decca P-FR 13567First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Sweden | Decca FR 13567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Nova 6.11607 AC / Nova 6.11607 (AC)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Nova 6.11607 AC / Nova 6.11607 (AC)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Decca F R 13567First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Decca F R 13567First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | Decca Y-10715First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | Decca Y-10715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 632First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records TOP-1958(S)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMad Dog
- BCell Number 7
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is Decca F R 13567, released February 15, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F R 13567, 6.11607 AC, Y-10715, DEC 632) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR 57024 and ZXDR 57025. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad Dog / Cell Number 7 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.
