Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S1Runout A, stamped
1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S2Runout B, stamped
Love And TearsNeedles And Pins
Vinyl pressings
Needles And Pins
by Love And Tears · 1972
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSoft RockRock
Needles And Pins 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 Needles And Pins
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041 221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S1 A1Runout A, stamped
1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S2 B1Runout B, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2041-221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-15038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-15038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(POL 30390) 2041 221Mono Side Matrix - Variation 1
(POL 30390 S) 2041 221Stereo SIde Matrix - Variation 1
(PD-1538 A-M) 2041 221Mono Side Matrix - Variation 2
(PD-1538-A-S) 2041 221Stereo Side Matrix - Variation 2
Japan
August 1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DP 1869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄 DP-1869A 2TH A-1-4 02Runout Side A Stamped
DP-18609B (the 0 is crossed out with an X) A-1-1Runout Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2041 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2041 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2041 221First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Turkey | Polydor 2041 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2041-221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-15038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-15038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP 1869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP 1869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2041 2217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2041 2217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ANeedles And Pins3:34
- BAnd Your Love Is3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Needles And Pins are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Needles And Pins are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Needles And Pins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2041 221.
How do I tell if my copy of Needles And Pins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2041 221, 2041-221, PD-15038, DP 1869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S1 and 1 ℗ 1972 M71 ✶Z 00 2041 221 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Needles And Pins 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.