Yugoslavia
1976- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S 53 961Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
S 53 961 A 8976 I/3000runout A
S 53 961 B 5976 I/3000runout B
Mungo JerryIt's A Secret
Vinyl pressings
It's A Secret
by Mungo Jerry · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
It's A Secret was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 It's A Secret
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Yugoslavia
1976- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S 53 961Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
S 53 961 A 8976 I/3000runout A
S 53 961 B 5976 I/3000runout B
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058 713 S 1 3 20 Made in Austria 24Runout Side A
2058 713 S 2 3 20 24Runout Side B
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", Single
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 713
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A POL 2058 713 1 380 CIDISRunout A side, stamped
A POL 2058 713 2 DU1 380 CIDISRunout B side, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Polydor 2058 713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 713First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 713First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2058 713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2058 713First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2058 713First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Polydor PS 445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Polydor PS 445First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 961 / Polydor 2058 713First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 961 / Polydor 2058 713First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's A Secret are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's A Secret are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was It's A Secret first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Yugoslavia, Austria, Belgium, France and more. One of them is PGP RTB S 53 961.
How do I tell if my copy of It's A Secret is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 53 961, 2058 713, PS 445) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 53 961 A 8976 I/3000 and S 53 961 B 5976 I/3000. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's A Secret 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.
