Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records D-1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MC 1736Label A
883-SLabel B
Neil DiamondThe Last Thing On My Mind
Vinyl pressings
The Last Thing On My Mind
by Neil Diamond · 1972
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Last Thing On My Mind 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 The Last Thing On My Mind
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 6965
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records D-1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MC 1736Label A
883-SLabel B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 6965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-13537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-400927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | UNI Records MCS 69657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 69657", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | MCA Records SN-20.7927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-400927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-400927", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-400927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | MCA Records MC 17367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Last Thing On My Mind3:31
- BCanta Libre5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Last Thing On My Mind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Last Thing On My Mind are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was The Last Thing On My Mind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Japan, New Zealand. One of them is MCA Records D-1219.
How do I tell if my copy of The Last Thing On My Mind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-1219, MCS 6965) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC 1736 and 883-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Last Thing On My Mind 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.
