Belgium
1964- Label and catalog number
- Disques Markal M.A. 458F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Flipbacks
- Runout / matrix
MA 489 AEtched runout A
489 MA BEtched runout B
M.A. 458 ALabel A
M.A. 458 BLabel B
Marc AryanKaty
Vinyl pressings
Katy
by Marc Aryan · 1964
11 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Katy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Katy
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice MA 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice Ma 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6548 ASide A label
6548 BSide B label
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Disques Markal MA 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6548 ALabel and runout Side A
6548 BLabel and runout Side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Belgium | Disques Markal M.A. 458FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1964 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | His Master's Voice MA 458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | His Master's Voice Ma 458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | France | Disques Markal MA 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14 4087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Delta DS 11427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Disques Markal M.A. 458F7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | Disques Markal MA1001 / Disques Markal MA 10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Disques Markal MA1001 / Disques Markal MA 10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Disques Markal MA 4587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 0207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKaty2:00
- BTu Es Une Petite Fille
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Katy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Katy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Katy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Belgium, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, France. One of them is Disques Markal M.A. 458F.
How do I tell if my copy of Katy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M.A. 458F, MA 458, Ma 458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA 489 A and 489 MA B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Katy 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.