Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groovy GR1209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GR 1209-A HZRunout A
GR 1209-B HZRunout B
Lester & DenwoodAngela
Vinyl pressings
Angela
by Lester & Denwood · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
Angela was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Angela
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 48010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7Y PART 78607 M3 301766 48010 ASide A stamped + etched
7Y PART 78608 M3 301767 48010 BSide B stamped + etched
7Y Part 78.607Side A label
7Y Part 78.608Side B label
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 13 651 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 13 651 ALabel A
S 13 651 BLabel B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 13 651 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 13 651 ALabel A
S 13 651 BLabel B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Sirocco 48010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Jupiter Records 13 651 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Jupiter Records 13 651 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Groovy GR1209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Derby DBR 28757", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Derby YD 3947", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Poplandia P-305857", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Young 301.11147", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1976 | Portugal | Disques Apollo IMS - 10.0707", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sirocco 48.0107", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAngela3:25
- BIf You Love Me4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angela are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Angela are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Angela first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, France, Germany. One of them is Groovy GR1209.
How do I tell if my copy of Angela is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GR1209, 48010, 13 651 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GR 1209-A HZ and GR 1209-B HZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angela 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.