France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 789 361-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 789361-7 AHand etched on runout area side A
MPO WEA 789361-7 BHand etched on runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Stand By Me
by Ben E. King · 1986
41 pressings15 countriesRock & RollSoulSoundtrackRock
Stand By Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Stand By Me
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A 50220-2 ɑ R-16495-2 △ 14078-X 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A etched exc. ɑ and ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped
ST A 50241-1 1-2 SPAR ɑ- ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. △ 14077 R-16493-1 SRCRunout side B etched exc. ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. and SRC stamped
ST-A-50220-ARLabel side A
ST-A-50241-ARLabel side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 952
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-PR-50220-SPLabels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89361
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 93617
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 93617
- 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 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93617First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Atlantic 789 361-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Atlantic 786 752-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Atlantic 789 361-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Jamaica | Atlantic ST A 50220-SPFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2198First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2198First year7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic PR 952First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89361First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | Unknown | Atlantic A 93617" | 7" |
| 1987 | Australia | Atlantic 7-893617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 786 752-0 / WEA 786 752-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic ST A 50241-SP7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Atlantic A 93617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStand By Me2:55
- BYakety Yak2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Stand By Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic 789 361-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 789 361-7, 7-89361, PR 952, 78 93617) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 789361-7 A and MPO WEA 789361-7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By 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.
