US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA 3033
- Format
- LP, Album
MelaniePhonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face
Vinyl pressings
Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face
by Melanie · 1978
15 pressings10 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face
13 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA 3033Midsong International MCA-3033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1426 W1Side A runout
MCA 1427 W1Side B runout
MCA 1426Side A label
MCA 1427Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA-3033
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Press
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1426 W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A Runout, etched (⧈-G-⧈ is stamped)
MCA 1427 W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A Runout, etched (⧈-G-⧈ is stamped)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MCA 3033Midsong International MCA-3033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1426 W2 ◈-P-◈Side A runouts
MCA 1427 W2 ◈-P-◈Side B runouts
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor XL 13056
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9199 557Midsong International 9199 557
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Ø MX185538 9199557-1Side A runout, stamped
MX185539 B 9199557-2Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 9199 557 / Midsong International 9199 557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 9199 557LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Canada | Midsong International MCA 3033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA XL 13056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA XL 13056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVP-6322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Polydor MEL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | RCA Victor XL-13056 / RCA Victor XL 13056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor XL 13056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor XL 13056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA 3033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA 3033 / Midsong International MCA-3033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA-3033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA 3033 / Midsong International MCA-3033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Korea | RCA JRPL-3254LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Knock On Wood4:08
- A2Bon Apetite3:42
- A3Spunky3:23
- A4Runnin' After Love3:57
- A5We Can Work It Out3:09
- B1I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love3:42
- B2Let It Be Me3:56
- B3Yankee Man4:16
- B4Record People3:58
- B5California Dreamin'3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Midsong International MCA 3033.
How do I tell if my copy of Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 3033, MCA-3033, XL 13056, 9199 557) 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 Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face 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.
