France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 10520Atlantic N° 10 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(10 520 A)Label Side A
(10 520 B)Label Side B
Ben E. KingStand By Me / Spanish Harlem
Vinyl pressings
Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem
by Ben E. King · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 / Spanish Harlem
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 10520Atlantic N° 10 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(10 520 A)Label side A
(10 520 B)Label side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 10520Atlantic N° 10 520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(10 520 A)Label Side A
(10 520 B)Label Side B
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Atlantic 10520 / Atlantic N° 10 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Atlantic 10520 / Atlantic N° 10 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Atlantic 10520 / Atlantic N° 10 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 11 5517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 91017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 19247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Unknown | Oldie Thek 784 933-7 / Atlantic 784 933-77" | 7" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic GS 457707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 91017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 9101 / Old Gold OG91017", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStand By Me2:44
- BSpanish Harlem2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1989.
When was Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France. One of them is Atlantic 10520.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (10 520 A) and (10 520 B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By Me / Spanish Harlem 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.
