UK
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 604003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
John's ChildrenDesdemona
Vinyl pressings
Desdemona
by John's Children · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock
Desdemona was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Desdemona
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 604003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production NH-59094
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
May 1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Japan
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DP-1560
- Format
- 7", Single
South Africa
1967- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD.9242
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 104First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Japan | Polydor DP-1560First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | Polydor PD.9242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Australia | International Polydor Production NH-59094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 1047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1967 | UK | Track Record 604003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Track Record 604003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | International 591047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Polydor 59 1047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Unknown | Polydor 59 1047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ADesdemona2:25
- BRemember Thomas A Becket2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desdemona are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Desdemona are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 2016.
When was Desdemona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Track Record 604003, released May 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Desdemona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 604003, NH-59094, 59 104, DP-1560) 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 Desdemona 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.