Australia
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · E. H. Morris & Co. Ltd. - Publisher
- Runout / matrix
7XCT3343Side A Label & Runout
7XCT3344Side B Label & Runout
Russell MorrisThe Real Thing
Vinyl pressings
The Real Thing
by Russell Morris · 1969
17 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
The Real Thing 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 The Real Thing
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Chappell's ∙ Sydney - Publisher
- Runout / matrix
7XCT 3343Side A runout, etched
7XCT 3344Side B runout, etched
7XCT3343Side A label
7XCT3344Side B label
Australia
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCT3343A label
7XCT3344B label
Australia
March 6, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCT3343A label
7XCT3344B label
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
August 22, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records Inc D-263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
263-AOn Label
263-BOn Label
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Columbia DO-8710First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ 106337", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22964First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-263First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-263First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-263First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | Australia | Columbia DO-8710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Columbia DO-8710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Columbia DO-8710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Columbia DO-8710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Diamond Records Inc D-263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Decca F 22964First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Decca 79.069 (F 22964)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia DO-87107", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | EMI RPS 477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca F.229647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Real Thing (Parts I And II)6:12
- BIt's Only A Matter Of Time2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1990.
When was The Real Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Australia, US, UK, France and more. One of them is Columbia DO-8710, released March 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO-8710, D-263, F 22964, 79.069 (F 22964)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCT3343 and 7XCT3344. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real Thing 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.