UK
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-42442-T1-1CVariant 1; Side A
DR-42444-T1-1CVariant 1; Side B
DR 42442Label Side A
DR 42444Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Muffin Man
by The World Of Oz · 1968
24 pressings13 countriesRockPop
The Muffin Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Muffin Man
24 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 13 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR 42442Label Side A
DR 42444Label Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-DEM-85029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-DEM-85029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
DR 42442
DR42444-1A Bell Sound Sal TIII
DR42442•1A Bell Sound Sal TI
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-DEM-85029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
DR42442-1A Bell Sound soe TIRunout A
DR42442-1A Bell Sound soe TIIIRunout B
DR 42442Label A
DR 42444Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45 - 85029
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Deram DMA-8397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Australia | Deram DMA-8397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Belgium | Deram DM 31First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Belgium | Deram DM 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | Deram DM. 85029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Denmark | Deram DM 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Denmark | Deram DM 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Deram 17.015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Deram DM. 187 / Deram DM 187First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Deram DM. 187 / Deram DM 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Deram DM 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Deram DM 187First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | South Africa | Deram FM 7402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Spain | Deram ME 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | Deram ME 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Muffin Man
- BPeter's Birthday (Black And White Rainbows)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Muffin Man are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Muffin Man are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Muffin Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Deram DM 187, released May 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of The Muffin Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 187, 45-DEM-85029, 45 - 85029, DMA-8397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-42442-T1-1C and DR-42444-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Muffin Man 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.