Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-XDR-48539-Il Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout A
M-XDR-48540-Il Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout B
XDR 48 539Label A
XDR 48 540Label B
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Vinyl pressings
Machine
by Ning · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockAcid RockHard Rock
Machine was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Machine
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25452
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XDR 48539 [(Ƨ)] 23021 (mirrored)A/ Runout etched, except [stamped]
XDR 48540 23022 (mirrored)B/ Runout etched
XDR 48539A/ Label
XDR 48540B/ Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 23114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1034
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.283YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 452First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25452First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Sweden | Decca F 23114First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Turkey | Decca 71104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 23114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 23114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-1034First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records LON 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AMachine3:20
- BMore Ning2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Machine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Machine are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca DL 25 452.
How do I tell if my copy of Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 25 452, DL 25452, F 23114, 45-1034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-XDR-48539-Il Manufactured in Germany S-II and M-XDR-48540-Il Manufactured in Germany S-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.