Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13 784 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 13784 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 13784 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
13 784 ALabel side A
13 784 BLabel side B
Wayne GibsonUnder My Thumb / The Game
Vinyl pressings
Under My Thumb / The Game
by Wayne Gibson · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Under My Thumb / The Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Under My Thumb / The Game
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
October 25, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DDS 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
DDS 2001 A - 1△GA-side runout, variant 1
DDS 2001 B - 1△GB-side runout, variant 1
DDS 2001 A - 1△G --A-side runout, variant 2
DDS 2001 B - 1△G U4B-side runout, variant 2
UK
October 25, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DDS 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
DDS 2001 A - 1∆GA-side run-out, stamped
DDS 2001 B - 1∆GB-side run-out, stamped
UK
October 25, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DDS 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Pronged Centre, Made In England
- Runout / matrix
DDS 2001 A - 1△GA-side runout, variant 1
DDS 2001 B - 1△GB-side runout, variant 1
DDS 2001 A - 1△G M 1A-side runout, variant 2
DDS 2001 B - 1△G O 1B-side runout, variant 2
UK
October 25, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DDS 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
DDS 2001 A - 1∆GRunout, Side A
DDS 2001 B - 1∆GRunout, Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records DDS 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large centre
- Runout / matrix
DDS 2001 A-1 △ GRunout side A
DDS 2001 B-1 △ GRunout side B
† DDS 2001-A†Label side A
† DDS 2001-B†Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Astor AP-1864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 13 784 ATFirst year7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Mozambique | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Pye Records 71006First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye Records DDS 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Kingdom Records 45. K. 12033 / Kingdom Records 45. K. 12 0337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Greece | Pye Records 60712147" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AUnder My Thumb3:09
- BThe Game2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under My Thumb / The Game are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Under My Thumb / The Game are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Under My Thumb / The Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Ariola 13 784 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Under My Thumb / The Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 784 AT, DDS 2001, 71006, AP-1864) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 13784 A-2 Made in Germany and S 13784 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under My Thumb / The Game 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.