Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6013 525 1W 1 ℗ 1978 670 06Runout Side A
AA 6013 525 2W 1 ℗ 1978 670 06Runout Side B
6013 525.1 WLabel Side A
6013 525.2 WLabel Side B
Tee-SetLinda-Linda
Vinyl pressings
Linda-Linda
by Tee-Set · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Linda-Linda was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Linda-Linda
4 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 525
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6013 525-A1Runout side A
6013 525-B1Runout side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6173 673
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6013 525
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6013525 1W 320 1 BRunout A, stamped
10 AA 6013525 2W 320 1 CRunout B, stamped
AA 6013 525 1. WLabel A
AA 6013 525 2. WLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Mercury 6013 525First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | Mercury 6173 673First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6013 525First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6013 525First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Finland | Philips 6013 5257", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6173 6737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Poland | Tonpress R-0921Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1979 | Poland | Tonpress R-0921Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1838 / Hispavox 45-1838 (SN)7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Turkey | Philips 6013 5257", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALinda Linda3:23
- BGet It Now3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Linda-Linda are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Linda-Linda are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Linda-Linda first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany. One of them is Mercury 6013 525.
How do I tell if my copy of Linda-Linda is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6013 525, 6173 673) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6013 525 1W 1 ℗ 1978 670 06 and AA 6013 525 2W 1 ℗ 1978 670 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Linda-Linda 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.
