UK
January 15, 1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R. 4623
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CE 16436-2Side A
CE 16437-1Side B
Adam FaithPoor Me
Vinyl pressings
Poor Me
by Adam Faith · 1960
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Poor Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Poor Me
10 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 16436-1N P 0 ET 3A-Side run-out, stamped variant 1
7XCE 16437-1N P 0 ET 3B-Side run-out, stamped variant 1
7XCE 16436-1N 0 D ET 1A-Side run-out, stamped variant 2
7XCE 16437-1N 0 0 ET 2B-Side run-out, stamped variant 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Cub K9068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60 OR 12 2A-Side run-out, etched
60 OR 13 2B-Side run-out, etched
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Cub K9068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
60-OR-12-2A-Side run-out, etched
60-OR-13-2B-Side run-out, etched
Finland
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-DPY 627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
India
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Finland | Parlophone 45-DPY 627First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | India | Parlophone 45-R 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16296First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Parlophone 45-R 4623First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Parlophone 45-R 4623First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Cub K9068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Cub K9068First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone R. 4623First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- APoor Me
- BThe Reason
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Poor Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Poor Me are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Poor Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, US, Finland, India and more. One of them is Parlophone R. 4623, released January 15, 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Poor Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R. 4623, 45-R 4623, K9068, 45-DPY 627) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CE 16436-2 and CE 16437-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Poor Me 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.
