UK
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPBO-5037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPBO - 5037- A2A-side runout, etched
LPBO - 5037- B2B-side runout, etched
(LPBO-5037-A EX)A-side label
(LPBO-5037-B EX)B-side label
Vinyl pressings
The Six Teens
by The Sweet · 1974
27 pressings15 countriesPop RockGlamPop
The Six Teens was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Six Teens
24 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 15 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
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPBO-5037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPBO-5037-AA-side runout, etched
LPBO-5037-BB-side runout, etched
LPBO 5037AA-side label
LPBO 5037BB-side label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPBO-5037
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPB0-5037 EX
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · USA Export copy
- Runout / matrix
LPB0-5037-A² HA side, etched
LPB0-5037-B² HB side, etched
LPB0-5037-AA label
LPB0-5037-BB label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPB0-5037 EX
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · USA Export copy
- Runout / matrix
LPB0-5037 A ⋮ 4 MNCA side, etched
LPB0-5037 BC1B side, etched
LPB0-5037-AA label
LPB0-5037-BB label
Yugoslavia
June 1974- Label and catalog number
- Jugoton SRCA-88761RCA Victor SRCA-88761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRCA 88761 A 14674 ZPRunout A
SRCA 88761 B 14674 ZPRunout B
LPBO 5037
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Chile | RCA Victor LPBO-5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor LPBO 5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA Victor LPBO-5037 / RCA LPBO-5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA Victor LPBO-5037 / RCA LPBO-5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Greece | RCA Victor YEPBO 214First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPBO 5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Portugal | RCA Victor LPAO-5037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA LPBO-5037First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Victor LPBO-5037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Turkey | RCA Victor 74907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor LPBO-5037First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor LPB0-5037 EXFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor LPB0-5037 EXFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 26.11 134 / RCA Victor LPBO-50377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 26.11 134 / RCA Victor LPBO-50377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LPBO-5037 (74-)7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Six Teens3:59
- BBurn On The Flame3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Six Teens are there?
27 vinyl pressings of The Six Teens are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was The Six Teens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Yugoslavia, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPBO-5037, released July 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Six Teens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPBO-5037, LPB0-5037 EX, SRCA-88761, SS-2395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPBO - 5037- A2 and LPBO - 5037- B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Six Teens 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.
