US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8559
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2376-S M1 FN (MR) ∆91107Runout, side A
A&M 2292-S M2 (MR) ∆98042Runout, side B
2376-SCenter label, side A
2292-SCenter label, side B
Procol HarumA Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador
Vinyl pressings
A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador
by Procol Harum · 1972
48 pressings11 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2376-S T1 FN T11Runout, side A
A&M 2292-S T1 FN TRunout, side B
2376-SCenter label, side A
2292-SCenter label, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T A&M 2376-S T1 FNSide A Runout, Etched
T A&M 2292-S T1 FNSide B Runout, Etched
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records 2016 034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX168341 2016 034-1 ASide A Runout
MX168342 2016 034-2 BSide B Runout
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Cube Records 2016 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P72 2013 020 ASide A stamped
P72 2016 020 BSide B stamped
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2016 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2016 020-ASide A stamped
2016 020-BSide B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Cube Records 2016 034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Cube Records 2016 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Polydor 2016 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Belgium | Cube Records 2016 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 8559First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 8559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 8559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Intercord 22 386-7 N7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Philips FD-2034 / Philips FD-2034(M)7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Philips FD-2034 / Philips FD-2034(M)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Cube Records HBUG7712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Cube Records INT 136.30012", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1979 | Germany | Cube Records INT 126.31112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Intercord INT 111.301 / Intercord 111 3017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 1117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Cube Records BAK 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Cube Records BAK 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 817 826-7 / Cube Records 817 826-77", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Neon 450487", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 450487" | 7" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 450487", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music 450487", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Collectables 75021 8559 7 / A&M Records 75021 8559 77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | A&M Records 75021 8559 77", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | Belgium | Deram 2016 0207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Belgium | Deram 2016 0207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-85597", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 13137", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 13137", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records 8559-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-85597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-85597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Double Gold DG 157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Cube Records CUBE 17", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | New Zealand | Cube Records CUBE 17", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | Cube Records GOLD 247", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | New Zealand | Cube Records GOLD 247", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | South Africa | Cube Records CES.0057", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AA Whiter Shade Of Pale4:10
- BConquistador4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador are there?
48 vinyl pressings of A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1995.
When was A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Belgium. One of them is A&M Records 8559.
How do I tell if my copy of A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8559, 2016 034, 2016 020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M 2376-S M1 FN (MR) ∆91107 and A&M 2292-S M2 (MR) ∆98042. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Whiter Shade Of Pale / Conquistador 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.
