UK
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 10218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 10218 A - 1 RA KT 3Runout A stamped
LIB 10218 B - 1 M KT 1Runout B stamped
P.J. ProbyMaria
Vinyl pressings
Maria
by P.J. Proby · 1965
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockPop
Maria was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Maria
8 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 10218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LIB 10218 A - 1Runout A stamped
LIB 10218 B - 1Runout B stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55850
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55850
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Styrene
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 10218 (O)
- Format
- 7", Single
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 10218
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 10218 AA on labels
LIB 10218 BB on labels
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Liberty LIB 10218 (O)First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Liberty LIB 10218First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 10218First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Liberty LIB 10218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 10218First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Liberty 55850First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Liberty 55850First year7", Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 10218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Finland | Liberty LIB 102187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 102187", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMaria
- BShe Cried
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Maria are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Maria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Liberty LIB 10218, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LIB 10218, 55850, LIB 10218 (O)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LIB 10218 A - 1 RA KT 3 and LIB 10218 B - 1 M KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maria 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.
