UK
September 1, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-41141-TI-IC B 1Side A Runout, stamped
XDR-41142-TI-IC B 1Side B Runout, stamped
XDR.41141Side A label, inverted
XDR.41142Side B label, inverted
The SynFlowerman
Vinyl pressings
Flowerman
by The Syn · 1967
12 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockRockPop
Flowerman was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Flowerman
11 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-41141-TI-IC /Stamped - side A runout
XDR-41142-TI-IC U /Stamped - side B runout
XDR 41141Inverted - side A label
XDR 41142Inverted - side B label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
South Africa
September 1, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram FM.7371
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong center
- Runout / matrix
FM7371 - XDR41141Side A Runout, stamped
FM7371 - XDR41142Side B Runout, stamped
XDR.41141 (A)Side A label, inverted
XDR.41142 (B)Side B label, inverted
France
October 1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram 17.002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Laminated sleeve
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Deram 17.002
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Deram 17.002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Deram 18.012First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Deram DM 145 / Deram DM. 145First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Deram DM 145 / Deram DM.145First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Ireland | Deram DM(I) 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Deram DM 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Deram DM 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Deram DM 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | Deram FM.7371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Deram DM 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Deram 17.002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Think Like A Key Music TLAS0087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- AFlowerman
- B14 Hour Technicolour Dream
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flowerman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Flowerman are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 2024.
When was Flowerman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, South Africa, France, Germany and more. One of them is Deram DM 145, released September 1, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Flowerman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 145, FM.7371, 17.002, 18.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-41141-TI-IC B 1 and XDR-41142-TI-IC B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flowerman 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.