Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Upset Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange & Black On Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR-EB-4801-1 CHL 001A Side
DSR-EB-4802-1B Side
Teddy MagnusFlying Machine / Machine Version
Vinyl pressings
Flying Machine / Machine Version
by Teddy Magnus · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesReggae
Flying Machine / Machine Version 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 Flying Machine / Machine Version
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Upset Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Upset Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange & Black On White Label
- Runout / matrix
KG-001 - A FRM
KG-002 - B FRM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Upset Records
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
KG-001 - A
KG-002 - B
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Upset Records
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
KG-001 - AA Side runout, variant 1
KG-002 - BB Side runout, variant 1
KG-001 - A - FRMA Side runout, variant 2
KG-002 - B FRMB Side runout, variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Green Door GD 4008
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Upset RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Upset RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Upset RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Upset RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Upset RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | UK | Green Door GD 4008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Green Door GD 4008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Green Door GD-4008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Unknown | Philips 6000 0437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Upset Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upset Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFlying Machine
- BMachine Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flying Machine / Machine Version are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flying Machine / Machine Version are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Flying Machine / Machine Version first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Upset Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Flying Machine / Machine Version is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GD 4008, GD-4008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR-EB-4801-1 CHL 001 and DSR-EB-4802-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flying Machine / Machine Version 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.