Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22083Y
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
SF. 20805Label Side A
SF. 20806Label Side B
Two Man SoundCharlie Brown / Balaffon
Vinyl pressings
Charlie Brown / Balaffon
by Two Man Sound · 1975
19 pressings12 countriesSambaDiscoElectronicLatin
Charlie Brown / Balaffon 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 Charlie Brown / Balaffon
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.083Pink Elephant PE 22.083 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
SFo 20805Label side A
SFo 20806Label side B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.083Pink Elephant PE 22.083 Y
- Format
- 7", Single · Blue Labels
Germany
December 1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N)Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 175079-A Manufactured in Germany PFRunout side A
WEA 175079-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
175 / 079 ALabel side A
175 / 079 BLabel side B
Germany
December 1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N)Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668 Ⓝ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 175079-A Manufactured in Germany PFRunout side A
WEA 175079-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
175 / 079 ALabel side A
175 / 079 BLabel side B
Germany
December 1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N)Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668 Ⓝ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 175079-A Manufactured in Germany PFRunout side A
WEA 175079-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
175 / 079 ALabel side A
175 / 079 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22083YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.083 / Pink Elephant PE 22.083 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.083 / Pink Elephant PE 22.083 YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Polar Music AB POS 1222First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Vogue 45.X. 12 163 / Vogue 45. X. 12163First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Durium DE. 2839First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Mexico | Arlequin 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Killroy 2153 / Killroy KR 2153 KSFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Movieplay SN-90.051First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Sweden | Polar Music AB POS 1222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N) / Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N) / Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668(N) / Warner Bros. Records WB 16 668 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Belgium | RKM 4C006-97288 / RKM 4C 006-972887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Music-Box RKM 100017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Killroy 21777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACharlie Brown3:19
- BBalaffon2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charlie Brown / Balaffon are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Charlie Brown / Balaffon are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Charlie Brown / Balaffon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Pink Elephant PE 22083Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Charlie Brown / Balaffon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 22083Y, PE 22.083, WB 16 668(N), POS 1222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF. 20805 and SF. 20806. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charlie Brown / Balaffon 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.
