Vinyl pressings
by Jonathan King · 1970
Cherry, Cherry was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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.
DR-47866-TI-IC 2 BRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
DR-47867-TI-IC 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
DR-47866-TI-IC U 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
DR-47867-TI-IC I 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
DR-47866-TI-ICRunout side A, stamped
DR-47867-TI-ICRunout side B, stamped
DR 47866Label side A
DR 47867Label side B
DR47866-1 T11A side runout
DR47867-1 T11B side runout
DR 47866A side label
DR 47867B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Decca 26.244 YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Belgium | Decca 26.244 YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Denmark | Decca F 13069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca DL 25 435First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca DL 25 435First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Decca F 13069First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca MO 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Decca F 13069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Turkey | Decca 70125First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Parrot 45-40055First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Parrot 45-40055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Parrot 45-40055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Parrot PRT-40055First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1970 | UK | Decca F 13069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Cherry, Cherry are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, France, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F 13069, released August 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13069, 45-40055, PRT-40055, 26.244 Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-47866-TI-IC 2 B and DR-47867-TI-IC 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
