Netherlands
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7 QH 5102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XFA 2193Label Side A
7 XFA 2194Label Side B
Paul JonesPrivilege
Vinyl pressings
Privilege
by Paul Jones · 1967
12 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Privilege was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Privilege
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice PSRS 309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Singe Sided
- Runout / matrix
PRS 309A-1 KT
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 5970
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E 23 529Electrola 45-EG 9684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XRA 50132-1Runout side A, stamped
7 XRA 50133-1Runout side B, stamped
7 XRA 50 132Label side A
7 XRA 50 133Label side B
Greece
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7MG 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XGA 1021 3Label Side A
7 XGA 1021 4Label Side B
Norway
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice X 8689
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XSB 397Label Side A
7 XSB 398Label Side 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 23 529 / Electrola 45-EG 9684First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Greece | His Master's Voice 7MG 246First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 5102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Norway | His Master's Voice X 8689First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Sweden | His Master's Voice X 8689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice PSRS 309First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records P 5970First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Japan | Odeon OR-17877", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | Odeon OR-17877", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Japan | Odeon OR-17877", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 59707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 59707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APrivilege
- B(My Poor Heart Is Surely) Breaking
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Privilege are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Privilege are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Privilege first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Netherlands, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is His Master's Voice 7 QH 5102.
How do I tell if my copy of Privilege is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 QH 5102, PSRS 309, P 5970, E 23 529) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XFA 2193 and 7 XFA 2194. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Privilege 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.