UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Roger WhittakerMexican Whistler
Vinyl pressings
Mexican Whistler
by Roger Whittaker · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesFolkVocalPopFolk
Mexican Whistler was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Mexican Whistler
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30028-1U R KT 1Side A runout variant 1
7XCA 30029-1U G KT 1Side B runout variant 1
7XCA 30028-1U P KT 1Side A runout variant 2
7XCA 30029-1U T KT 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
September 23, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30028 - 1UA side
7XCA 30029 - 1UB side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Belgium | Columbia DB 8011 / Columbia DB. 80117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Metronome B 16607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 80117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Sweden | Metronome B 16607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia DO-84857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Belgium | Columbia DB. 8011 / Columbia DB 80117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia DB. 80117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMexican Whistler
- BWhen The Time Comes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mexican Whistler are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mexican Whistler are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Mexican Whistler first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is Columbia DB 8011.
How do I tell if my copy of Mexican Whistler is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8011) 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 Mexican Whistler 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.
