UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1669
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Marty WildeAbergavenny
Vinyl pressings
Abergavenny
by Marty Wilde · 1968
22 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRock
Abergavenny was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Abergavenny
16 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1669
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Heritage HE 814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Red & Gold Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Heritage H-814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single
- Runout / matrix
2 326882 1F ▽ 1 420 1 1A side runout
326882 2F ▽ 1420 1 1 2B side runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Heritage HE 814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX156494 BF1669-1. BF 1669ASide A Runout
MX156495. BF1669-2 BF 1669BSide B Runout
BF 1669 ASide A Label
BF 1669 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Philips BF-399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Philips BF-399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Belgium | Philips 326882 BF / Philips BF 326 882First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Belgium | Philips 326882 BF / Philips BF 326 882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Philips BF 326882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 326 882 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 326 882 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Philips BF 326882First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Philips BF 326882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Norway | Philips 326 882 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Philips 326 882 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Philips BF 1669First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Philips BF 1669First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | US | Heritage HE 814First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Heritage HE 814First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips B 326.882 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAbergavenny2:43
- BAlice In Blue3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abergavenny are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Abergavenny are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Abergavenny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Philips BF 1669.
How do I tell if my copy of Abergavenny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1669, HE 814, H-814, BF-399) 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 Abergavenny 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.