Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca 13913Decca 13.913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
139.13 - A1Side A Etched
139.13 - B1Side B Etched
John MilesMusic / Slow Down
Vinyl pressings
Music / Slow Down
by John Miles · 1976
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Music / Slow Down 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 / Slow Down
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca 13913 / Decca 13.913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Philippines | Decca DEC-077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Decca MILEX 112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Decca MILES 17", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Decca 290 048 / Decca 290.04812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Decca 100.332 / Decca 100 3327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Decca 290.04812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1989 | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 810 189-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 93397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMusic5:52
- AASlow Down4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music / Slow Down are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Music / Slow Down are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1991.
When was Music / Slow Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium. One of them is Decca 13913.
How do I tell if my copy of Music / Slow Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13913) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 139.13 - A1 and 139.13 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music / Slow Down 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.
