UK
February 14, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-32638-TI-ICSide A runout, stamped
DRF-31916-TI-ICSide B runout, stamped
XDR.32638Side A label, inverted
DR.31916Side B label, inverted
BBC Radiophonic WorkshopDoctor Who / This Can't Be Love
Vinyl pressings
Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love
by BBC Radiophonic Workshop · 1964
14 pressings3 countriesThemeMinimalElectronicStage & Screen
Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love
8 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 14, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.32638Side A label, inverted
DR.31916Side B label, inverted
UK
February 14, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
XDR.32638Side A label, inverted
DR.31916Side B label, inverted
UK
February 14, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-32638-TI-ICSide A
DRF-31916-TI-ICSide B
XDR.32638Side A label
DR.31916Side B label
UK
February 14, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-32638-TI-ICSide A
DRF-31916-TI-ICSide B
XDR.32638Side A label
DR.31916Side B label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR.32638Side A label, inverted
DR.31916Side B label, inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca Y7147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Decca Y7147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.3437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 118377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 118377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 118377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca F.118377", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F.118377", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ADoctor Who (Original Soundtrack From The B.B.C. - T.V. Series)
- BThis Can't Be Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Australia. One of them is Decca F.11837, released February 14, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11837, Y7147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-32638-TI-IC and DRF-31916-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Doctor Who / This Can't Be Love 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.