UK
March 20, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 26 A - 1U KTRunout, A-side, stamped
APPLE 26 B - 1U KTRunout, B-side, stamped
Mary HopkinA Song For Europe
Vinyl pressings
A Song For Europe
by Mary Hopkin · 1970
46 pressings27 countriesVocalPop
A Song For Europe was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Song For Europe
38 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 23 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
March 20, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 26 A - 1U KTSide A Stamped Run-out
APPLE 26 B - 1U KTSide B Stamped Run-out
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 26 A - 1U KTSide A stamped runout, variant 1
APPLE 26 B - 1U KTSide B stamped runout, variant 1
APPLE 26 A - 1U G B KT 1Side A stamped runout, variant 2
APPLE 26 B - 1U G C KT 1Side B stamped runout, variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 26 A - 1U KTSide A Stamped Run-out, variant 1
APPLE 26 B - 1U KTSide B Stamped Run-out, variant 1
APPLE 26 A - 1U PO KT 3Side A Stamped Run-out, variant 2
APPLE 26 B - 1U TM C KT 7Side B Stamped Run-out, variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · knock out centre
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 26 A - 1U KT 3 G0Side A stamped run-out variant 1
APPLE 26 B - 1U KT 1 G0Side B stamped run-out variant 1
APPLE 26 A - 1U G0 B KT 3Side A stamped run-out variant 2
APPLE 26 B - 1U G0 O KT 1Side B stamped run-out variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Unknown | Apple Records APPLE-26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records 1238First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Argentina | Apple Records 1238First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Australia | Apple Records APPLE-9105First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Australia | Apple Records APPLE-9105First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Denmark | Apple Records APPLE 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Finland | Apple Records APPLE 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Apple Records 2C 006-91.312M / Apple Records APPLE 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-91 312 M / Apple Records Apple 26First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-91 312 M / Apple Records Apple 26First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Apple Records 2C 006-91.312MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | Apple Records APPLE. 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Apple Records APPLE 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Apple Records APPLE 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Apple Records 3C 006 91312First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Apple Records 18557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Apple Records APPLE 267", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Apple Records APPLE 267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Apple Records 1037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Song For Europe are there?
46 vinyl pressings of A Song For Europe are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was A Song For Europe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, New Zealand, Japan and more. One of them is Apple Records APPLE 26, released March 20, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of A Song For Europe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APPLE 26, APPLE-26, 1855, APPLE.26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APPLE 26 A - 1U KT and APPLE 26 B - 1U KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Song For Europe 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.
