US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 71049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sweet SensationMr. Cool
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Cool
by Sweet Sensation · 1975
13 pressings9 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Mr. Cool was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Mr. Cool
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 122
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 71049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
September 5, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Pushout Centre Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7N 45516 A-1△GSide A runout, stamped
7N 45516 B-1△GSide B runout, stamped
UK
September 5, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7N 45516 A-1△GSide A runout, stamped
7N 45516 B-1△GSide B runout, stamped
Barbados
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Barbados | Pye Records 7N 45516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Pye Records P.1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Pye Records 16 451 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Pye Records UP-489-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Kenya | Pye Records 7N 0019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Philippines | Pye Records PYE-638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Pye Records 7N 45516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Pye Records P.1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 71049First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 71049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records 7N 45516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMr. Cool (Mono)4:30
- BYes Miss, No Miss
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Cool are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mr. Cool are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Mr. Cool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Barbados, Germany and more. One of them is Pye Records PYE 71049.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Cool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PYE 71049, PYE 122, 7N 45516, P.1003) 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 Mr. Cool 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.
