UK
February 9, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-41997-T2-1K B 1Side A runout, stamped
DR-41998-T1-1K B 1Side B runout, stamped
DR 41997Side A label (inverted)
DR 41998Side B label (inverted)
The Roberto Mann SingersMonya
Vinyl pressings
Monya
by The Roberto Mann Singers · 1968
10 pressings7 countriesVocalFolkBalladPop
Monya was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Monya
9 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Demonstration sample
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 41997Label side A
DR 41998Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-DEM-85026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR 41997 -1CEtched runout side A
DR 41998 -1CEtched runout side B
Canada
February 9, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 18.022
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Deram 18.022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Deram DM 175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Deram FM.7390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Turkey | Deram 68.306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Deram DM 175First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-DEM-85026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-85026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Deram 45-85026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Deram DM 175First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Deram DM. 850267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMonya
- BMy World Is You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monya are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Monya are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Monya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Deram DM 175, released February 9, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Monya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 175, 45-85026, 45-DEM-85026, 18.022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-41997-T2-1K B 1 and DR-41998-T1-1K B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monya 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.