Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SRunout side A
EU-508-SRunout side B
EU-507-SSide A Label
EU-508-SSide B Label
The Hep StarsFarmer John / Donna
Vinyl pressings
Farmer John / Donna
by The Hep Stars · 1965
15 pressings3 countriesBeatGarage RockRock & RollRock
Farmer John / Donna was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Farmer John / Donna
14 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Showbiz Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SSide A runout
EU-508-SSide B runout
EU-507-SSide A Label
EU-508-SSide B Label
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SSide A Runout
EU-508-SSide B Runout
EU-507-SSide A Label
EU-508-SSide B Label
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SSide A Label
EU-508-SSide B Label
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SSide A Label
EU-508-SSide B Label
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 06
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU-507-SRunout side A
EU-508-SRunout side B
EU-507-SLabel side A
EU-508-SLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Ariola 18 370 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Negram NG 505First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 06First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Olga Records SO 067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFarmer John
- BDonna
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farmer John / Donna are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Farmer John / Donna are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Farmer John / Donna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Sweden, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Olga Records SO 06.
How do I tell if my copy of Farmer John / Donna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO 06, 18 370 AT, NG 505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EU-507-S and EU-508-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Farmer John / Donna 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.