Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MC/S-4979
- Format
- 7", Single
Sonny & CherReal People
Vinyl pressings
Real People
by Sonny & Cher · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesRockPopFolkWorld
Real People 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 Real People
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MC/S-4979
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC S 4979 A GSide A
MC S 4979 B GSide B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-12746-ITSide A
K-12747-ITSide B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
June 25, 1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MC/S-4979First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MC/S-4979First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 4979First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 4979First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MU 1139First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | MCA Records MU 1139First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA 12247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AReal People3:05
- BSomebody2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real People are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Real People are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Real People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Brazil, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MC/S-4979.
How do I tell if my copy of Real People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MC/S-4979, MU 1139, K-2141, MCS 4979) 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 Real People 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.
