Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87 260 IT
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S 87260 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A
S 87260 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B
S 87260 ALabel A
S 87260 BLabel B
Middle Of The RoadMusic Music
Vinyl pressings
Music Music
by Middle Of The Road · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockVocalBubblegumRock & Roll
Music Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Music Music
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc Pop 87 260
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S 87260 A-1Side A
S 87260 B-1Side B
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87 260 IT
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87 260 IT
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
87260-A
86 87260-B
South Africa
1973- Label and catalog number
- RTC RTL 4020
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 87.260-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Eurodisc Pop 87 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 87 260 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Ariola 87 260 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Ariola 87 260 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | RTC RTL 4020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Ariola 87.260-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 62 653LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 62 653LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Spain | Orlador 53959LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1974 | UK | Road Records RR 12-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Samba D'amour2:59
- A2Bloody Monday3:00
- A3Life's Train3:00
- A4Winter's Sun3:35
- A5Baby Man4:02
- A6Pop Star3:30
- B1Music Music3:19
- B2Don't Send Me Roses3:30
- B3Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll3:01
- B4Hard Woman's Comin'3:15
- B5I Want You For Myself3:28
- B6Don't Leave Me Now4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Music Music are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Music Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Ariola 87 260 IT.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 87 260 IT, 87 260, RTL 4020, 87.260-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 87260 A-1 Made in Germany and S 87260 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Music 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.
