UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection labels
John MilesMusic
Vinyl pressings
Music
by John Miles · 1976
34 pressings19 countriesClassic RockDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Music
29 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 18 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
CPZDR 58747Label A
CPZDR 58748Label B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Blue Label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CPZDR-58747-1 IH 2 BA-side runout, stamped
CPZDR-58748-1 CA 2 BB-side runout, stamped
CPZDR 58747A-side label
CPZDR 58748B-side label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Paper Labels, Push-Out Centre / Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
CPZDR-58747-1 G 1Stamped runout, side A
CPZDR 58748-1 N 1Stamped runout, side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | London Records 1458 / London Records 1458 (4-03)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | Decca Y-11097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Decca Y-11097-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca 26.492First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Bolivia | London Records LSB-014 / London Records LSB - 014First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Brazil | London Records S7L-6163First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Decca 86.538First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Decca 86.538First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Decca 84.2197", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.11871 / Decca 6.11871 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.11871 / Decca 6.11871 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Decca 5230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca F 13627First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records CM-1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Mexico | London Records 10835First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 79.799 / Decca 79.799-Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.11871 / Decca 6.11871 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca F 136277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | London Records 5N 590677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMusic5:52
- BPutting My New Song Together
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Music are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, South Africa, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Decca F.13627.
How do I tell if my copy of Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.13627, F 13627, PD.1232, 1458) 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 Music 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.
