UK
March 1972- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNX.2514
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DNX 2514 A-1△G BSSIde A, stamped, BS etched
DNX 2514 B-1△G BLSIde B, stamped, BL etched
Mungo JerryOpen Up
Vinyl pressings
Open Up
by Mungo Jerry · 1972
13 pressings11 countriesClassic RockGlamRockPop
Open Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Open Up
13 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Dawn 7N 2514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
March 1972- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNX.2514
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DNX 2514 A-1△G BS
DNX 2514 B-1△G BL
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP 1795
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 45 PY. 4040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 PY 4040 ARunout, side A, etched
45 PY 4040 BRunout, side B, etched
45 PY. 4040 ALabel, side A
45 PY. 4040 BLabel, side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 12 117 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 12117 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout stamped side A
C 12117 B-2 Made in GermanyRunout stamped side B
C 12 117 ALabel side A
C 12 117 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Astor AP 1795First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Pye Records 45 PY. 4040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Pye Records 12 117 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Pye Records P 67034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Pye Records UP-370-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Pye Records PATS 7020First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Pye Records 7N 2514First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Pye Records PYS 283First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Pye Records 12.117-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Dawn 7N 2514First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Dawn DNX.2514 / Jugoton SST-88577First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | UK | Dawn DNX.2514First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | UK | Dawn DNX.2514First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Open Up3:24
- A2Going Back Home2:16
- B1I Don't Wanna Go Back To School3:54
- B2No Girl Reaction4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Up are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Open Up are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Open Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Dawn DNX.2514, released March 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DNX.2514, 7N 2514, AP 1795, 45 PY. 4040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DNX 2514 A-1△G BS and DNX 2514 B-1△G BL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Up 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.
