UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1537Philips 320237 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
320237 1F▽1 420 1 2 15Runout A, stamped
320237 2F▽1 420 1 2 6 1Runout B, stamped
320237 1FLabel A
320237 2FLabel B
The Walker BrothersDeadlier Than The Male
Vinyl pressings
Deadlier Than The Male
by The Walker Brothers · 1966
18 pressings12 countriesPop RockSoundtrackRockPop
Deadlier Than The Male was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Deadlier Than The Male
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1537Philips 320237 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
320237 1FLabel side A
320237 2FLabel side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1537Philips 320237 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
320237 1F▽1 420 1 2 15Runout A, stamped
320237 2F▽1 420 1 2 6 1Runout B, stamped
320237 1FLabel A
320237 2FLabel B
Austria
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320 237 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CM P1966 -AA 320237-1FStamped on disc side A
CM P1966 -AA 320237-2FStamped on disc side B
320 237.1FPrinted on label side A
320 237.2FPrinted on label side B
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 320 237Philips 320 237 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Black/Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
320237 1F 710 P66Stamped on disc side A
320237 2F 710 P66Stamped on disc side B
320237-1FPrinted on label side A
320237-2FPrinted on label side B
Greece
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320 237 BFPhilips 3747
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 320 237-1FLabel A
AA 320 237-2FLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Austria | Philips 320 237 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Austria | Philips 320 237 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1966 | Denmark | Philips BF 320 237 / Philips 320 237 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Greece | Philips 320 237 BF / Philips 3747First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Greece | Philips 320 237 BF / Philips 37477", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1966 | Ireland | Philips EBF. 1537First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BF-320237First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Norway | Philips 320.237 BF / Philips BF 320 237First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1537 / Philips 320237 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1537 / Philips 320237 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1537 / Philips 320237 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Philips BF-2977", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Star-Club Records 148 579 STF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Star-Club Records 148 579 STF7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | Philips BF 3202377", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 1106 WF / Philips AA 1106.1 F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ADeadlier Than The Male2:29
- BArchangel3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deadlier Than The Male are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Deadlier Than The Male are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Deadlier Than The Male first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Austria, Denmark, Greece and more. One of them is Philips BF 1537.
How do I tell if my copy of Deadlier Than The Male is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1537, 320 237 BF, BF 320 237, EBF. 1537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 320237 1F▽1 420 1 2 15 and 320237 2F▽1 420 1 2 6 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deadlier Than The Male 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.
