UK
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEN 731 1F//1▽420Side A
PEN 731 2F//1▽420Side B
Stamford BridgeRoly Poly
Vinyl pressings
Roly Poly
by Stamford Bridge · 1970
15 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Roly Poly was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Roly Poly
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
August 7, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1217
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1217
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing 6067 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA-6067 - 010-1-1Side A etched
AA-6067 - 010-2-1Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Penny Farthing 6067 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Penny Farthing 6067 010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Penny Farthing 3C 006-91838First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Penny Farthing 6067 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Monument PK 3862First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Penny Farthing PEN 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Penny Farthing N-61-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Penny Farthing 1 J 006.91.838 MFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1217First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1217First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 731First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Penny Farthing PGS 1017", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Penny Farthing PFK 38627", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARoly Poly
- BLittle Boy Blue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roly Poly are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Roly Poly are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Roly Poly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Penny Farthing PEN 731, released August 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Roly Poly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PEN 731, Mn45-1217, 6067 010, 3C 006-91838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEN 731 1F//1▽420 and PEN 731 2F//1▽420. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roly Poly 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.