UK
June 30, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22634
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-39996-T1-1C H 1A side runout, stamped
DR-39449-T1-1C H 1B side runout, stamped
The BachelorsMarta
Vinyl pressings
Marta
by The Bachelors · 1967
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockEasy ListeningRockPop
Marta was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Marta
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 8 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22634
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
DR-39996-T1-1CA Side runout, stamped
DR-39449-T1-1CB Side runout, stamped
DR.39996A Side label
DR.39449B Side label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22634
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-39996-TI-IC CSide A
DR-39449-TI-IC CSide B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 22634
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Austria
1967- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 19 668 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
19668 A-2 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
19668 B-2 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
19 668 L aLabel A
19 668 K bLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca Y7364First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Austria | Ariola 19 668 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Belgium | Decca 26.125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Ariola 19 668 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Ireland | Decca F.22634First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | Decca FM.7354First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 22634First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F.22634First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F.22634First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 22634First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.1257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marta are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Marta are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Marta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F 22634, released June 30, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Marta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 22634, F.22634, Y7364, 19 668 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-39996-T1-1C H 1 and DR-39449-T1-1C H 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marta 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.
