New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 7541
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MAPS-7541/1-A3 fh ARunout A
MAPS-7541/1-B3 fh ARunout B
MAPS-7541/2-A4 fhRunout C
MAPS-7541/2-B5 fh/ARunout D
Neil DiamondDiamonds
Vinyl pressings
Diamonds
by Neil Diamond · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesRock
Diamonds was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Diamonds
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | New Zealand | MCA Records MAPS 7541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 7541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records 6.28311LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-9274~5LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 182-96219/20 / MCA Records MAPS 7541-D/1-2LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 182-96219/20LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS-7541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCSP 273 / MCA Records 0C 192 ◦ 96219-20LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | MCA Records 300 805 / MCA Records MAPS 7541/1-2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 250 799-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 7541 / MCA Records 82.033-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCLD 603LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cracklin' Rosie3:00
- A2Free Life3:11
- A3Goldwater Morning3:20
- A4He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother3:59
- A5A Modern Day Version Of Love2:49
- A6Honey-Drippin' Times2:06
- B1Sunday Sun2:47
- B2Practically Newborn3:31
- B3Long Gone3:18
- B4Glory Road3:19
- B5Deep In The Morning3:04
- B6If I Never Knew Your Name3:17
- C1Sweet Caroline3:22
- C2Mr. Bojangles4:53
- C3Ain't No Way2:41
- C4Holly Holy4:40
- C5Cherry Cherry3:21
- C6Kentucky Woman2:42
- D1Song Sung Blue3:15
- D2High Rolling Man2:35
- D3Play Me3:49
- D4Gitchy Goomy3:50
- D5Walk On Water3:04
- D6Prelude In E Major0:33
- D7Morningside4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamonds are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Diamonds are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was Diamonds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in New Zealand. One of them is MCA Records MAPS 7541.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamonds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAPS 7541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAPS-7541/1-A3 fh A and MAPS-7541/1-B3 fh A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamonds 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.
