US
1971- Label and catalog number
- GM 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
714 ASide A, runout, etched
714 BSide B, runout, etched
Mr. Flood's PartyCompared To What / Unbreakable Toy
Vinyl pressings
Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy
by Mr. Flood's Party · 1971
18 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy 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 Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- GM 714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 312
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 312
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong push out
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 312
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records S 8284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WGS - 8284 - - AA runout etched
WGS - 8284 - BB runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Ember Records S 8284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome M 25.374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | Melody BMG 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 312First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 312First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 312First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | GM 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | GM 714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Bulldog Records BD 67", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Bulldog Records BD 67" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Bulldog Records BD 67", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Bulldog Records BD.67", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Soul City SC 1417", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | Soul City SC 1417", Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Patches 7067", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Inferno HEAT 267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Inferno HEAT 267", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | GM 7147", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ACompared To What3:47
- BUnbreakable Toy2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 2004.
When was Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is GM 714.
How do I tell if my copy of Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 714, EMBS 312, S 8284, M 25.374) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 714 A and 714 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Compared To What / Unbreakable Toy 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.