UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
Petula ClarkThe Song Of My Life
Vinyl pressings
The Song Of My Life
by Petula Clark · 1971
20 pressings13 countriesVocalPop
The Song Of My Life 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 The Song Of My Life
16 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N.45026A-3 ✳T 1 cSide A runout
7N.45026B-2✳G 1 ISide B runout
7N.45026-ASide A label
7N.45026-BSide B label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
7N.45026-ALabel Side A
7N.45026-BLabel Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N 45026-A2✶GA side runout (stamped)
7N 45026-B2✶GB side runout (stamped)
7N.45026-ALabel Side A
7N.45026-BLabel Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.45026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-Prong Centre
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP 1753
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AP 1753 (A)Label side A
AP 1753 (B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Astor AP 1753First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Disques Vogue 45-STU 42358First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Laetrec 7N.45026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 11169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Vogue Group DV 111697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 11169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N45026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N-45026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Philippines | Disques Vogue VOG-8031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Pye Records 7N.45026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Disques Vogue VGS 109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records 7N.45026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records 7N.45026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records 7N.45026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records 7N.45026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Trans-Canada TC 40557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Song Of My Life3:56
- BFor Love2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Song Of My Life are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Song Of My Life are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was The Song Of My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N.45026.
How do I tell if my copy of The Song Of My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N.45026, AP 1753, 45-STU 42358, DV 11169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Song Of My Life 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.
