UK
January 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid centre
Marvin, Welch & FarrarFaithful
Vinyl pressings
Faithful
by Marvin, Welch & Farrar · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Faithful 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 Faithful
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
January 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
7YCAR 6985A side, label
7YCAR 6986B side, label
UK
January 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3030
- Format
- 7", Promo
Netherlands
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Aqua Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-04736A//14751-1-YRunout (Etched) Side A
5C 006-04736B//14752-1-YRunout (Etched) Side B
Netherlands
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736
- Format
- 7", Single · Orange Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-04736A//14751-3-YRunout (Etched) Side A
5C 006-04736B//14752-1-YRunout (Etched) Side B
Netherlands
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Green Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-04736A//14751-1-YRunout side A, variant 1
5C 006-04736B//14752-1-YRunout side B, variant 1
5C 006-04736A//14751-2-Y 4 1 1Runout side A, variant 2
5C 006-04736B//14752-1-YRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Denmark | Regal Zonophone RZ 3030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Stateside 2C 006-04736 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Regal Zonophone RZ(I)3030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Odeon OR-2772First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3030First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3030First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736 / Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736 / Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04 736 / Regal Zonophone 5C 006-04736First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFaithful
- BMr. Sun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Faithful are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Faithful are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Faithful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Netherlands, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone RZ 3030, released January 22, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Faithful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RZ 3030, 5C 006-04736, 5C 006-04 736, 2C 006-04736 M) 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 Faithful 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.