UK
February 28, 1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
PT+240+AA side runout, stamped
PT+240+BB side runout, stamped
1278 xA side label
1279 xB side label
The EqualsMichael And The Slipper Tree
Vinyl pressings
Michael And The Slipper Tree
by The Equals · 1969
22 pressings18 countriesSoulBeatRockFunk / Soul
Michael And The Slipper Tree was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Michael And The Slipper Tree
20 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 16 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PT+240+ASide A runout
PT+240+BSide B runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT-240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1969- Label and catalog number
- President Records 14 287 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
14287 A-1 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
14287 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
14 287 L aLabel A
14 287 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | President Records PT-240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Austria | President Records 14 287 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Belgium | President Records PTF 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | President Records PT 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Denmark | Stateside KSS 16First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Fontana 260.195 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Fontana 260.195 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | President Records 14 287 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Greece | Zodiac 4157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | President Records PT 240 / President Records A/PT/240First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | President Records A/PT/240First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Madagascar | Fontana 260195 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | President Records PTF 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | South Africa | Continental Records PD.9532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | President Records S-803.047 / Sintonia S-803.047First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 112857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Singapore | Stateside CSS-30287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMichael And The Slipper Tree
- BHoney Gum
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michael And The Slipper Tree are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Michael And The Slipper Tree are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Michael And The Slipper Tree first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is President Records PT 240, released February 28, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Michael And The Slipper Tree is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 240, PT 110, PT-240, 14 287 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT+240+A and PT+240+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Michael And The Slipper Tree 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.
