UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 219
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 219 A-1 RH 1Runout side A
MCA 219 B-1 RO 1Runout side B
Tony ChristieDrive Safely Darlin'
Vinyl pressings
Drive Safely Darlin'
by Tony Christie · 1975
11 pressings9 countriesBalladPop
Drive Safely Darlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Drive Safely Darlin'
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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
December 5, 1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 5C006-97444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 8259
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C006-97444First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 8259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Trinidad & Tobago | MCA Records MCA-40498First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCA 219First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40498First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40498First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCA 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 6.11819 / MCA Records 6.11819 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | MCA Records SP-20.1837", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | MCA Records PD.12097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 404987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADrive Safely Darlin'
- BSweet Summer Souvenirs
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drive Safely Darlin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Drive Safely Darlin' are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Drive Safely Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 219.
How do I tell if my copy of Drive Safely Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 219, MCA-40498, 5C006-97444, MCS 8259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 219 A-1 RH 1 and MCA 219 B-1 RO 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drive Safely Darlin' 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.
