Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020Kerston Records 60 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 60.020-A3Runout A
S SK-60020-BRunout B
The Cry'n StringsMonja
Vinyl pressings
Monja
by The Cry'n Strings · 1967
11 pressings2 countriesBeatGarage RockRockPop
Monja 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 Monja
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020Kerston Records 60 020
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
60.020-A3 XRunout side A, variant 1
SK-60 020-B XRunout side B, variant 1
S 60.020-A3Runout side A, etched, variant 2
S SK-60020-BRunout side B, etched, variant 2
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020Kerston Records FK 60 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SK 60.024-ARunout A
SK-60.024-BRunout B
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020Kerston Records 60 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FK - 60.020 - A - IIRunout A
SK - 6002✳ - BRunout B
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FK-60.020-A-IIRunout Side A
SK-60 020-BRunout Side B
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kerston Records 60020
- 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Disques Vogue INT. 80 123 / Disques Vogue INT. 80123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records FK 60 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kerston Records 60020 / Kerston Records 60 0207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMonja3:10
- BBu Bu Bi Du2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monja are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Monja are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Monja first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, France. One of them is Kerston Records 60020.
How do I tell if my copy of Monja is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60020, INT. 80 123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 60.020-A3 and S SK-60020-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monja 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.