US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Tony Joe WhiteScratch My Back / Old Man Willis
Vinyl pressings
Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis
by Tony Joe White · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesBlues RockRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis 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 Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument PK-4029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX37373
MX37374
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2W-2623Side A Runout
H8W-2877Side B Runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
H2W-2623Label A-Side
H8W-2877Label B-Side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn45-1227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN. 1227
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Monument MN. 1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Monument MN 1227First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Monument PK-4029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Monument SN-20482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1227First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Monument PK-4029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1227First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Monument Mn45-1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Monument 5C 006-921867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AScratch My Back3:04
- BOld Man Willis3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and more. One of them is Monument Mn45-1227.
How do I tell if my copy of Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Mn45-1227, PK-4029, MN. 1227, MN 1227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Scratch My Back / Old Man Willis 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.
