Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ulli MartinMonika
Vinyl pressings
Monika
by Ulli Martin · 1971
13 pressings4 countriesSchlagerPop
Monika was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Monika
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Austria
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Dark Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003132 1W 320 24 2Runout side A
10 AA6003132 2W 320 24 2Runout side B
6003 132. 1 WLabel side A
6003 132. 2 WLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003132 1W 320 Z 1Runout side A, variant 1
10 AA6003132 2W 320 V 1Runout side B, variant 1
10 AA6003132 1W 320 1 A0Runout side A, variant 2
10 AA6003132 2W 320 A 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003132 1W 320 N BRunout side A, stamped
10 AA6003132 2W 320 W BRunout side B, stamped
AA 6003 132 1.WLabel side A
AA 6003 132 2.WLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003132 1W 320 G 1Runout side A [stamped]
10 AA6003132 2W 320 P 1Runout side B [stamped]
AA 6003 132 1.WLabel side A
AA 6003 132 2.WLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6003 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Dark Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6003132 1 W 320 ERunout A
10 AA6003132 2 W 320 A 1Runout B
AA 6003 132. 1 WLabel A
AA 6003 132. 2 WLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Austria | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Philips 6003 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Philips 870 349-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 6003 1327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMonika (Monica)3:52
- BIch Habe Ein Herz Zu Verschenken3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monika are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Monika are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1988.
When was Monika first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Portugal. One of them is Philips 6003 132.
How do I tell if my copy of Monika is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6003 132) 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 Monika 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.