UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Mono
Manfred Mann's Earth BandMrs. Henry
Vinyl pressings
Mrs. Henry
by Manfred Mann's Earth Band · 1971
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Mrs. Henry was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mrs. Henry
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6006159 1F//2 11 2Side A runout
6006159 B▽1 11Side B runout
US
September 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14097
- Format
- 7", Mono, 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POL 30285Side A
POL 30286Side B
US
September 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p POL 30285-2A STERLINGA side runout
p POL 30286-1AB side runout
POL 30285A side label
POL 30286B side label
US
September 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
POL-30285 - 1C MR in circle [STERLING stamp]A side runout etched
POL 30286 - 1C MR in circleB side runout etched
POL-30285A side label
POL-30286B side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14097
- Format
- 7", Mono, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(POL 30285)Side A Label
(POL 30286)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 60 06 159First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM, White Label, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Polydor PD 14097First year7", Mono, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Mono, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6006 159First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Polydor PD 14097First year7", Mono, 45 RPM, Single · Mono | 7", Mono, 45 RPM, Single · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Polydor PD 14097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Polydor PD 14097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 140977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMrs. Henry2:40
- BPrayer4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mrs. Henry are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mrs. Henry are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mrs. Henry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 6006 159.
How do I tell if my copy of Mrs. Henry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6006 159, PD 14097, 60 06 159) 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 Mrs. Henry 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.
