UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BRAD 7408 A-1 PORKY & MELA side etched
BRAD 7408 B-1 PECKO & MELOB side etched
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Vinyl pressings
Honey Honey
by Sweet Dreams · 1974
21 pressings13 countriesPop RockDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Honey Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Honey Honey
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bradley's Records BRAD 7408
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
BRAD 740 8 A-1 PORKY + MELA-side, etched
BRAD 740 8 B-1 PECKO.MELOB-side, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
16602-S ④ > T1Side A runout
16603-S ③ > T1Side B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12008Chalice Productions, Inc. ABC-12008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p 16602-S 12 >A-Side Runout Etching
p ABC-12008-16602-S 12 >B-Side Runout Etching
45-16602-SA-Side Label
45-16603-SB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | M7 MSB-074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records ABC-12008 / ABC Records ABC-12008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Bradley's Records 610.140 / Bradley's Records BRAD. 7408First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa International 13 421 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa International 13 421 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Hansa International 13 421 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Pye Records BRAD 7408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Bradley's Records UP-504-BRFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | Bradley's Records UP-504-BRFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Ariola 13 409 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | RPM RPM 416First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Bradley's Records 06.070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bradley's Records BRAD 7408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bradley's Records BRAD 7408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-12008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHoney Honey
- BI Surrender
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Honey are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Honey Honey are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Honey Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bradley's Records BRAD 7408.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRAD 7408, ABC-12008, MSB-074, 610.140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRAD 7408 A-1 PORKY & MEL and BRAD 7408 B-1 PECKO & MELO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey Honey 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.