Sweden
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 59 363Polydor NH 59363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NH 59353 S1 ASide A runout
NH 59363 S1 BSide B runout
The Good Ship LollipopMaxwell's Silver Hammer / How Does It Feel
Vinyl pressings
Maxwell's Silver Hammer / How Does It Feel
by The Good Ship Lollipop · 1969
13 pressings12 countriesPop
Maxwell's Silver Hammer 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 Maxwell's Silver Hammer
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SIN+276+ASide A runout, stamped
SIN+276+BSide B runout, stamped
SIN 276-ASide A label
SIN 276-BSide B label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EM 701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Barry B. 3514X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B3514 ASide A runout, etched
B3514 BSide B runout, etched
B. 3514XSide A label
B. 3514XSide B label
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 260.253 MF
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Barry B. 3514XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Fontana 260.253 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Ember Records 5C 006-90694 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Ember Records 8505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Polydor NH 59 363 / Polydor NH 59363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Ember Records EM 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | W & G WG-S 82157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-609187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Ember Records TE 200097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Supreme Records S. 1237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Ember Records 14 442 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMaxwell's Silver Hammer3:22
- BHow Does It Feel2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maxwell's Silver Hammer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Maxwell's Silver Hammer are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Maxwell's Silver Hammer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Sweden, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor NH 59 363.
How do I tell if my copy of Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NH 59 363, EMBS 276, EM 701, B. 3514X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NH 59353 S1 A and NH 59363 S1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maxwell's Silver Hammer 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.