UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5111Decca SKL.5111
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-10914.P-1LStamped Side A
ZAL-10915.P-1LStamped Side B
ZAL.10914 PLabel Side A
ZAL.10915 PLabel Side B
The MarmaladeSongs
Vinyl pressings
Songs
by The Marmalade · 1971
16 pressings12 countriesRock
Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Songs
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL5111Decca SKLA-5111
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 16741-P
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SGLK 022
- Format
- LP, Album · Laminated
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5111
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records LPS-77916
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca SKL5111 / Decca SKLA-5111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SLK 16741-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca SLK 16741-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Decca SGLK 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca SKL 5111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SKL 5111 / Decca SKL.5111First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | Decca SKL 5111LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Venezuela | London Records LPS-77916First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC401LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | London Records M-1637 / Peerless 1673LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca SKL5111LP | LP |
| 1972 | Turkey | Decca SKL 5111 / Decca 399LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Decca SKL 4499 / Decca SKL.4499LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | London Records 5111LP | LP |
| ? | Colombia | London Records SKL 5111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Greece | Decca SGLK 022LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bad Weather
- A2Sarah
- A3Mama
- A4Back On The Road
- A5Lady Of Catrine
- B1Empty Bottles
- B2I've Been Around Too Long
- B3Lovely Nights
- B4She Wrote Me A Letter
- B5Ride Boy Ride
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Songs are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Songs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Decca SKL 5111.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 5111, SKL5111, SLK 16741-P, SGLK 022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-10914.P-1L and ZAL-10915.P-1L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs 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.
