UK
December 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-52606-T1-1C UBI 1Stamped runout, side A
XDR-52607-T1-1C BUI 2BStamped runout, side B
Lieutenant PigeonDesperate Dan
Vinyl pressings
Desperate Dan
by Lieutenant Pigeon · 1972
20 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
Desperate Dan was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Desperate Dan
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
December 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-52606-TI-IC 2BSide A stamped run-out, variant 1
XDR-52607-TI-IC 1Side B stamped run-out, variant 1
XDR-52606-T1-1C BG 2BSide A stamped run-out, variant 2
XDR-52607-T1-1C B JT 1Side B stamped run-out, variant 2
UK
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
XDR-52606Matrix, side A
XDR-52607Matrix, side B
Netherlands
December 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6103 052
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 6103 052 1W 1 Ⓟ 1972 670 1 06Side A runout stamped
AA 6103 052 2W 1 Ⓟ 1972 670 1 06Side B runout stamped
6103 052.1Label Side A
6103 052.2Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-10111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.350-y / Decca 105/26.350 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.350-y / Decca 105-26.350YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L.1045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Denmark | Decca F 13365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Decca 84.109 / Decca 84.109 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Ireland | Decca F.13365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | London Records 45-1045First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1972 | US | London Records 45-1045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 13365First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 052First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 13365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F.13365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 25 5527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 25 5527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADesperate Dan2:57
- BOpus 300
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desperate Dan are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Desperate Dan are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Desperate Dan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Decca F 13365, released December 1, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Desperate Dan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13365, F.13365, 45-1045, 6103 052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-52606-T1-1C UBI 1 and XDR-52607-T1-1C BUI 2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desperate Dan 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.