US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9739
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XPKM-119-4S RA runout
XPKM-208-3S RB runout
XPKM-0119A label
XPKM-0208B label
José FelicianoMarley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard
Vinyl pressings
Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard
by José Feliciano · 1969
21 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard
19 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9739
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black labels
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9739
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
May 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA1827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPKM-0119-1CLabel Side A
XPKM-0208-1CLabel Side B
UK
May 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9739
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16207First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.605First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | RCA Victor ERC 1827First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor N 1573First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor N 1573First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Jamaica | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Singapore | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9739First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-18877", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor 85-40617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarley Purt Drive3:49
- BOld Turkey Buzzard1:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9739.
How do I tell if my copy of Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9739, RCA1827, RCA 1827, LC-16207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPKM-119-4S R and XPKM-208-3S R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marley Purt Drive / Old Turkey Buzzard 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.
