UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N17776 A-1 △G 1 KT QRunout Side A
7N17776 B-1 △G 1 KT RRunout Side B
7N.17776-ALabel Side A
7N.17776-BLabel Side B
The KinksDrivin'
Vinyl pressings
Drivin'
by The Kinks · 1969
14 pressings11 countriesGarage RockClassic RockModRock & Roll
Drivin' 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 Drivin'
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
June 20, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP-1636
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AP-1636-ASide A runout, etched
AP-1636-BSide B runout, etched
AP-1636 (A)Label side A
AP-1636 (B)Label side B
Denmark
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N-17776-1Runout, side A, stamped
7N-17776-2Runout, side B, stamped
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 45. PV. 15321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N45 PV 11583 ARunout etched A side
N45 PV 11583 BRunout etched B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Denmark | Pye Records 7N 17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Pye Records 45. PV. 15321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Pye Records DV 14907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Pye Records LL-2291-YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | Pye Records LL-2291-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N 17776 / Pye Records 7N -17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N-17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records 7N 17776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Astor AP-1636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Pye Records 7N 177767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADrivin'
- BMindless Child Of Motherhood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drivin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Drivin' are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Drivin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N 17776, released June 20, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Drivin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N 17776, AP-1636, 45. PV. 15321, DV 14907) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N17776 A-1 △G 1 KT Q and 7N17776 B-1 △G 1 KT R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drivin' 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.
