US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1180A
1181B
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Penguin
by Lunar Funk · 1972
19 pressings7 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Mr. Penguin 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 Mr. Penguin
17 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1180-1-1-11 P.R. STERLINGRunout, side A
BELL-1181-1-1-11 P.RRunout, side B
1180Label side A
1181Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL - 1180 -1-1-1 STERLING P.R.Etched in runout, Side A
BELL - 1181 -1-1-1 P.R.Etched in runout, Side B
1180Printed on label, Side A
1181Printed on label, Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · BW - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1180-BWA-Side Label
1181-BWB-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1180A-side label
1181B-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1180 ARP STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
BELL-1181 ARPB-Side Runout Etching
1180A-Side Label
1181B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Bell Records Bell-1225First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records Bell 45172XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1225First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records Bell 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,172First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Flashback Records FLB 767", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Bell Records 2008 0427" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AMr. Penguin - Pt. I2:55
- BMr. Penguin - Pt. II2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Penguin are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Mr. Penguin are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mr. Penguin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is Bell Records 45,172.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Penguin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45,172, Bell 45,172, BELL 1225, 2008 042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1180 and 1181. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Penguin 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.