UK
September 27, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR31684Side A label [Inverted]
XDR31619Side B label [Inverted]
The TornadosDragonfly
Vinyl pressings
Dragonfly
by The Tornados · 1963
11 pressings7 countriesExperimentalRock
Dragonfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Dragonfly
11 pressings came out in 1963, 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
September 27, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-31684-TI-ICSide A stamped, horizontal
XDRF-31619-TI-ICSide B stamped, horizontal
N H KT I CSide A stamped, vertical
U H KT 1Side B stamped, vertical
UK
September 27, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-31684-TI-IC 2BStamped runout side A
XDRF-31619-TI-IC 2BStamped runout side B
K/TUK tax code, labels
SLabels
UK
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR.31684Side A label [Inverted]
XDR.31619Side B label [Inverted]
Country unknown
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
September 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 23.437
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Unknown | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Australia | Decca Y7124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Decca 45 - F 11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT-257First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Decca 23.437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADragonfly1:44
- BHymn For Teenagers2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dragonfly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dragonfly are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dragonfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, Australia and more. One of them is Decca F.11745, released September 27, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Dragonfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11745, 23.437, Y7124, 45 - F 11745) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR31684 and XDR31619. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dragonfly 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.