UK
January 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.34763Label side A
XDR.34764Label side B
Val DoonicanThe Special Years
Vinyl pressings
The Special Years
by Val Doonican · 1965
16 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
The Special Years was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Special Years
15 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N.C.B. B.I.E.M.
M.C.P.S.
XDR.34763Label side A
XDR.34764Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.34763Label side A
XDR.34764Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(XDR.34763)Label side A
(XDR.34764)Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
{XDR34763}Label side A
{XDR34764}Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR.34763Label side A
XDR.34764Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Decca DL 25 169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Ireland | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Ireland | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-7124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F 12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12049First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records LON 9735V7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Special Years
- BTravelling Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Special Years are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Special Years are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Special Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Germany, Ireland, South Africa. One of them is Decca F.12049, released January 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Special Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12049, F 12049, DL 25 169, FM. 7-7124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR.34763 and XDR.34764. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Special Years 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.
