UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001714 A // 2 ESide A runout
2001714 B // 1 ESide B runout
Julie CovingtonO.K.?
Vinyl pressings
O.K.?
by Julie Covington · 1977
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
O.K.? was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 O.K.?
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001714 A//2 E 1 1 12A-side runout, stamped
2001714 B//1 E 1 1 2 3B-side runout, stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variant
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large Centre Hole
Japan
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DPQ6059
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 714First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor DPQ6059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AO.K.?
- BB-Side
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O.K.? are there?
12 vinyl pressings of O.K.? are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was O.K.? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Japan, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 714.
How do I tell if my copy of O.K.? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 714, DPQ6059, POLY 6, 20 01 714) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001714 A // 2 E and 2001714 B // 1 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O.K.? 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.
