Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1C 006-92 940
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Yoko OnoMrs. Lennon
Vinyl pressings
Mrs. Lennon
by Yoko Ono · 1971
18 pressings12 countriesAvantgardeRock
Mrs. Lennon 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 Mrs. Lennon
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 38 A-1U O PORKY KTRunout A variant 1
APPLE 38 B-1-U T PECKO KTRunout B variant 1
APPLE 38 A-1U R PORKY KT 1Runout A variant 2
APPLE 38 B-1-U O PECKO KT 1Runout B variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Four prongs center
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 38 A-1U R PORKY KTRunout side A, stamped, etched
APPLE 38 B-1U O PECKO KTRunout side B, stamped, etched
APPLE.38ALabel side A
APPLE.38BLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45 X47600Label A
S-45 X47604Label B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45X-47600 Z6• 1 ✲ Bell Sound sfSide A
S-45X-47604 Z6• 1 ✲ Bell Sound sfSide B
S-45-X47600Side A, label
S-45-X47604Side B, label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45 X - 47600 Z1 Bell Sound sf -<|Runout A
S-45 X - 47604 Z1 Bell Sound sf -<|Runout B
S-45 X47600Label A
S-45 X47604Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Apple Records Apple-38First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-92 940First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Apple Records 3C 006-92940 / Apple Records Apple 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Apple Records 7002 / Discos Capitol De Mexico, S.A. De C.V. 7002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Apple Records 5C 006-92940First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Nicaragua | Odeon 01-0608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore | Apple Records APPLE 38First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 38First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 1839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 1839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 1839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Apple Records AR-2934First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | France | Apple Records 2C 006-92940 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 38First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Apple Records 2C 006-92940 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMrs. Lennon4:08
- BMidsummer New York3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mrs. Lennon are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mrs. Lennon are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Mrs. Lennon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Apple Records 1C 006-92 940.
How do I tell if my copy of Mrs. Lennon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-92 940, APPLE 38, 1839, AR-2934) 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 Mrs. Lennon 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.
