US
January 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 58860A Side Label
ZSP 58859B Side Label
Adam WadeDon't Let Me Cross Over
Vinyl pressings
Don't Let Me Cross Over
by Adam Wade · 1963
11 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Don't Let Me Cross Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Don't Let Me Cross Over
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
January 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Centuran JSP-58860
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 58860A Side Label
JZSP 58859B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 58860A Side Label
ZSP 58859B Side Label
ZSP-58860-2A TIII
ZSP-58859-2A TIII
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
March 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 4986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9566AA Side Label
45-9566BB Side Label
UK
March 1, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 4986
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-9566-A-1NSide A runout stamped
45-9566-B-1NSide B runout stamped
45-9566ASide A label number
45-9566BSide B label number
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Epic 5-9566First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Epic 5-9566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Epic 5-9566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Epic 5-9566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Centuran JSP-58860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 4986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia DB 4986First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic 5-95667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Epic 5-95667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 5-95667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 5-95667", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- ADon't Let Me Cross Over2:37
- BRain From The Skies2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Let Me Cross Over are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Let Me Cross Over are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Don't Let Me Cross Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Epic 5-9566, released January 11, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Let Me Cross Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-9566, JSP-58860, DB 4986) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 58860 and ZSP 58859. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Let Me Cross Over 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.