France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue CLD 731Disques Vogue CLD. 731
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CMS 2433-30Label side A
CMS 2434-30Label side B
Petula ClarkPortrait Of Petula
Vinyl pressings
Portrait Of Petula
by Petula Clark · 1969
16 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Portrait Of Petula was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Portrait Of Petula
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18292A1-◊ H STEREOSide A, stamped [variant 1]
NSPL 18292B1-◊ H STEREOSide B, stamped [variant 1]
NSPL 18292A1-◊ H STEREO 2 KT HSide A, stamped, exc. 2, KT and H [variant 2]
NSPL 18292 B1-◊ H STEREO 2 KT HSide B, stamped, exc. 2, KT and H [variant 2]
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
39491 US 1789A -1BSide A Runout, variant 1
39492WS1789B-1CSide B Runout, variant 1
S○ 39491 US 1789A -1B A6Side A Runout, variant 2
2 39492WS1789B-1C ○ A3Side B Runout, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
(S39491)Matrix side A
(S39492)Matrix side B
39491 WS 1789A -1C A3 P ᴑRunout side A
39492 WS 1789 B -1F C 5 P ᴑRunout side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
S39491A label
S39492B label
S 39491 1S IA
S 39492 1S IB
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789
- Format
- LP, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Parlophone 5070First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | Disques Vogue VOLP 705.001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue CLD 731 / Disques Vogue CLD. 731First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | India | Stateside NSPL 18292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Philippines | Disques Vogue CLD 731First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Disques Vogue VGC 7056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records ST-91981 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1789 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 1789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Orbe ORLP 4259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1789 / Warner Bros. Records WS-1789LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Disques Vogue SJET - 8167LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Heart3:27
- A2If Ever You're Lonely = Lontano Dagli Occhi3:52
- A3Games People Play2:35
- A4Love Is The Only Thing4:26
- A5When I Was A Child3:35
- A6The Ad2:45
- B1My Funny Valentine3:25
- B2Lovin' Things2:20
- B3When I Give My Heart4:03
- B4Let It Be Me2:25
- B5Some2:33
- B6The Windmills Of Your Mind2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Petula are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Petula are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Portrait Of Petula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Disques Vogue CLD 731.
How do I tell if my copy of Portrait Of Petula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLD 731, NSPL 18292, WS 1789, 5070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CMS 2433-30 and CMS 2434-30. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portrait Of Petula 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.
