UK
July 1963- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB S175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Miss XChristine
Vinyl pressings
Christine
by Miss X · 1963
30 pressings15 countriesNoveltyVocalEasy ListeningJazz
Christine was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Christine
20 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 11 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
July 1963- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB S175
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
EMBS▽175▽1▽1//420 1 1Side A, Stamped
EMBS▽175▽2▽1//420 1 1Side B, Stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB S175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint · White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMBS v 175 v 1//420 114Side A runout
EMBS v 175 v 2 v 1//420 112Side B runout
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Finland
1963- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 45-OBL 10002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XBE 50091-1Runout side A, stamped
7XBE 50092-1Runout side B, stamped
7XBE 50091Label side A
7XBE 50092Label side B
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Odeon O 22 543Odeon 45-O29 489
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XBE 50091-1Runout side A, stamped
7XBE 50092-1Runout side B, stamped
7 XBE 50 091Label side A
7 XBE 50 092Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Parlophone A8091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Finland | Odeon 45-OBL 10002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Odeon O 22 543 / Odeon 45-O29 489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Music-Box MB 9115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Odeon MSOG 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Odeon MSOG 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Odeon MSOG 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | India | Ember Records EMB S175First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Stateside HSSA 5020First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2027First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Pakistan | Columbia 7KCF-54First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 013 / Ember Records RF 0137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 013 / Ember Records RF 0137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 013 / Ember Records RF 0137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | SLD RF 013 / Ember Records RF 0137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Pakistan | Columbia 7KCF 547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Turkey | Odeon 45-LA 41557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChristine
- BS-E-X
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christine are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Christine are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1963 and 1965.
When was Christine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Finland, Germany and more. One of them is Ember Records EMB S175, released July 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Christine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMB S175, A8091, 45-OBL 10002, O 22 543) 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 Christine 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.