Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.046
- Format
- 7", Single
Kathy KirbySpanish Flea
Vinyl pressings
Spanish Flea
by Kathy Kirby · 1966
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Spanish Flea was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Spanish Flea
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12338
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records TOP-1032
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca Y7289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.046First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-1032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Decca FM 7214First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12338First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 72147", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Parrot PAR 98277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| ? | US | Parrot PAR 98277", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ASpanish Flea
- BTill The End Of Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spanish Flea are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spanish Flea are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Spanish Flea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Decca 26.046.
How do I tell if my copy of Spanish Flea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26.046, F.12338, Y7289, TOP-1032) 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 Spanish Flea 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.