New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records International MC/S 5232
- Format
- 7", Single
John RowlesI Apologize
Vinyl pressings
I Apologize
by John Rowles · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
I Apologize was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 I Apologize
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records International PD.9791
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K.12787 (A)Printed on A side label
K.12788 (B)Printed on B side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-12787Label side A
K-12788Label side B
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1243
- Format
- 7", Single
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records International MCS 5232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MCS 5232 ASide A Stamped
MCS 5232 BSide B Stamped
Trinidad & Tobago
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records International K-2147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1243First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records International MCS 5232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | MCA Records International MC/S 5232First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Trinidad & Tobago | MCA Records International K-2147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records International PD.9791First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2147First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records K-21477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Apologize
- BA Lifetime Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Apologize are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I Apologize are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was I Apologize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in New Zealand, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records International MC/S 5232.
How do I tell if my copy of I Apologize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MC/S 5232, PD.9791, K-2147, MCA 1243) 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 I Apologize 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.
