Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-49128 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout A
ZDR-49133 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout B
ZDR 49 128Label A
ZDR 49 133Label B
Tom JonesPuppet Man
Vinyl pressings
Puppet Man
by Tom Jones · 1971
38 pressings21 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Puppet Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Puppet Man
37 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-49128 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout A
ZDR-49133 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout B
ZDR 49 128Label A
ZDR 49 133Label B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-49128-TI-ICSide A
DR-49133-TI-ICSide B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
DR-49I28-TI-ICRunout, side A, stamped
DR-49I33-TI-ICRunout, side B, stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 45-40062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
23382 Ƨ DR 49128 -A-Side Runout, variant 1
23397 DR49133B-Side Runout, variant 1
23452 DR 49128 - ƧA-Side Runout, variant 2
23453 DR49133 F.P.B-Side Runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9533First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9533First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.290Y / Decca 105/26.290YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.290YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Parrot PAR 40062First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Chile | London Records DLM 17258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Denmark | Decca F.13183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Decca F 13 183 / Decca F.13183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Decca 84.003 / Decca 84.003 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | Decca F. 13183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Decca F 13183First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Decca F 13183First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Decca F 13183 / Decca DR 491287", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APuppet Man3:25
- BEvery Mile2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puppet Man are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Puppet Man are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was Puppet Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Decca DL 25 461.
How do I tell if my copy of Puppet Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 25 461, F 13183, F.13183, 45-40062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZDR-49128 Manufactured in Germany S-II and ZDR-49133 Manufactured in Germany S-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Puppet 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.
