UK
March 15, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-30480-TI-IC BC H MTSide A runout
XDRF-30481-TI-IC A H MTSide B runout
XDR.30480
XDR.30481
The TornadosRobot
Vinyl pressings
Robot
by The Tornados · 1963
23 pressings15 countriesExperimentalRockPop
Robot 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 Robot
21 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 14 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.30480
XDR.30481
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-30480-TI-IC BC H MTSide A variant 1
XDR-30481-TI-IC A H MTSide B variant 1
XDR.30480
XDR.30481
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11606
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF.30480-T1-1C 2BA Side Runout Stamped
XDRF.30481-T1-1C 2BB Side Runout Stamped
XDR.30480A Side Label
XDR.30481B Side Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-30480-T1-1C BH MT 1Side A runout
XDRF-30481-T1-3C HH MT 1Side B runout
XDR.30480Side A label
XDR.30481Side B label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-30480-TI-IC
XDRF-30481-TI-IC
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Decca Y-7106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | London Records L. 9599First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F 11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Finland | Decca 45-F 11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | France | Disques Decca 72.016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Decca DL 25 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Hong Kong | Decca F.11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | Decca F.11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Decca 45-F 11662First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT-66First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Decca FM 7-6973First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Decca F 11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F 11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11606First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 23.3797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.116067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Robot are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Robot are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Robot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.11606, released March 15, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Robot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11606, F 11606, 45-LON 9599, Y-7106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-30480-TI-IC BC H MT and XDRF-30481-TI-IC A H MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Robot 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.