Denmark
1972- Label and catalog number
- Metronome B 1775
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-1775-ARunout A side, stamped
B-1775-BRunout B side, stamped
1775-ALabel A side
1775-BLabel B side
ProudfootDelta Queen
Vinyl pressings
Delta Queen
by Proudfoot · 1972
17 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Delta Queen 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 Delta Queen
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az 56 001Disc'Az DELTA 56 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DELTA 56001 A1Runout Side A
DELTA 56001 B1Runout Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az DELTA 56001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DELTA 56001 A1A-Side run-out, hand-etched
DELTA 56001 B1B-Side run-out, hand-etched
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az DELTA 56001Disc'Az 56 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 12 376 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 12376 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped, var.1
PU 12376 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped, var.1
C 12376 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped, var.2
PU 12376 B-2 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped, var.2
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Joker M 7149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M - 7149 x 45 - A 25-9-72Runout area side A
M - 7149 x 45 - B 25-9-72Runout area side B
M 7149 ALabel side A
M 7149 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 | Denmark | Metronome B 1775First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az 56 001 / Disc'Az DELTA 56 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az DELTA 56001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Disc'Az DELTA 56001 / Disc'Az 56 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Ariola 12 376 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker M 7149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-16172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Ariola 12376 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | City Deep TOS 855First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | RPM RPM .391First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Ariola 12376 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Disc'Az 45-AZT 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 38127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFK-49407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | New Fly Records 101 / New Fly Records NEW-FLY 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP18957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP 18957", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADelta Queen3:11
- BDelta Blues2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Delta Queen are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Delta Queen are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Delta Queen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Metronome B 1775.
How do I tell if my copy of Delta Queen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 1775, 56 001, DELTA 56001, 12 376 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-1775-A and B-1775-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Delta Queen 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.