UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17020-1NRunout side A
7XCE 17021-1NRunout side B
7XCE 17021Label, side A
7XCE 17020Label, side B
Adam FaithAs You Like It
Vinyl pressings
As You Like It
by Adam Faith · 1962
15 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
As You Like It was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 As You Like It
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17021label, side A
7XCE 17020label, side B
Greece
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GMSP 34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
( 7XCE 17021 )Label Side A
( 7XCE 17020 )Label Side B
India
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R. 4896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE. 17021 45Label A Side
7XCE. 17020 45Label B Side
Ireland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R(I) 4896
- Format
- 7"
Norway
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE-17021-ARunout, side A
7XCE-17020-ARunout, side B
7XCE 17021Label, side A
7XCE 17020Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Denmark | Parlophone 45-R 4896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Greece | Parlophone GMSP 34First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | India | Parlophone 45-R. 4896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | Parlophone 45-R(I) 4896First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | Norway | Parlophone 45-R 4896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Parlophone R 4896First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48967", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48967", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 48967", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A80627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.31317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 2337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAs You Like It
- BFace To Face
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of As You Like It are there?
15 vinyl pressings of As You Like It are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was As You Like It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Denmark, Greece, India and more. One of them is Parlophone 45-R 4896.
How do I tell if my copy of As You Like It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-R 4896, GMSP 34, 45-R. 4896, 45-R(I) 4896) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 17020-1N and 7XCE 17021-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is As You Like It 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.
