UK
April 1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong push out centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6940 -1Matrix side A, stamped
7XCAR 6941 -1Matrix side B, stamped
Tyrannosaurus RexDebora
Vinyl pressings
Debora
by Tyrannosaurus Rex · 1968
11 pressings7 countriesRock
Debora was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Debora
10 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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
April 1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6940 -1 HMatrix side A, stamped
7XCAR 6941 -1 PMatrix side B, stamped
UK
April 19, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3008
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 6940Side A Label
7XCAR 6941Side B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1509Label A
1510Label B
France
June 1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside FSS 571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
FSS 571 ASide A
FSS 571 BSide B
FSS 571 A 21 M3 259623Runout side A
FSS 571 B 21 M3 259624Runout side B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 B E8 ◊Z 00 059207 AA-side runout area, stamped
1 ℗ 1968 E8 ◊Z B 00 059207 BB-side runout area, Stamped
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59 207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 59 207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Japan | Polydor DP-1598First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1276First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Continental Records PD.9355First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records 955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Regal Zonophone RZ 3008First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | France | Stateside FSS 571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Universal Music UIKY-751167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADebora
- BChild Star
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Debora are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Debora are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2023.
When was Debora first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone RZ 3008, released April 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Debora is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RZ 3008, 955, FSS 571, 59 207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCAR 6940 -1 and 7XCAR 6941 -1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Debora 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.
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