Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-91 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1C006-91144-A-1Runout A, stamped
1C006-91144-B-1Runout B, stamped
Nanette WorkmanFlying Machine / You're Wasting Your Time
Vinyl pressings
Flying Machine / You're Wasting Your Time
by Nanette Workman · 1970
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Flying Machine was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Flying Machine
11 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
February 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
February 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-9055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA32622
7XCT3564
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7L-3261
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia DO-9055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia DO-9055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Odeon 7L-3261First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1970 | France | Columbia 2C 006-91144 M / Columbia 2C 006-91.144 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-91 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Columbia 3 C006-91144 M / Columbia 3C 006-91144 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-91144 / Columbia 5C 006-91144 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10680First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Columbia DB 8659First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Columbia DB 8659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Columbia DB 8659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFlying Machine2:29
- BYou're Wasting Your Time1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying Machine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flying Machine are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Flying Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia 1C 006-91 144.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-91 144, DB 8659, DO-9055, 7L-3261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1C006-91144-A-1 and 1C006-91144-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying Machine 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.