US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11266
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
Side A: AMP 45-16049
Side B: AMP 45-15604
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Vinyl pressings
Pearl
by Tommy Roe · 1970
17 pressings12 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Pearl was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Pearl
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11266
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC 16049 A -10Side A etched
ABC 15604 B-10Side B etched
AMP 45-16049Side A label
AMP 45-15604Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11266
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC 16049A-1DSide A(etched)
ABC 15604B-1DSide B(etched)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 11266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2174
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 8375 - 1
45 KR 8376 - 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stateside OSS-9191First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | ABC Records ABC 8030First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-11266First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | ABC Records SS 2174First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | France | Stateside 2 C 006-91647First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1970 | Germany | Stateside 1C 006-91 647 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Ireland | Stateside SS(I)2174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | stateside 5C 006-91647 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Singapore | Stateside SS-2174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ABS 71First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Stateside SS 2174First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records 45-11266First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records ABC-11266First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records ABC 11266First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | ABC Records 45-11266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APearl2:55
- BDollars Worth Of Pennies2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pearl are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Pearl are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Pearl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is ABC Records 45-11266.
How do I tell if my copy of Pearl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-11266, ABC-11266, ABC 11266, SS 2174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: AMP 45-16049 and Side B: AMP 45-15604. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pearl 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.
