UK
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 56-3396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Billy J. Kramer1941
Vinyl pressings
1941
by Billy J. Kramer · 1968
11 pressings8 countriesRockPop
1941 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 1941
11 pressings came out in 1968, 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
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- NEMS 56-3396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 56-3396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7404-2A side runout stamped
7405B side runout stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Ireland
March 29, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Cbs 56-3396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10331
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Epic 5-10331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | CBS 3396First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS 3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS 3396First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | Norway | CBS CBS 3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | CBS SSC 922First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 56-3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Epic 5-10331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | CBS 56-3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | NEMS 56-3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | Cbs 56-3396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1941
- BHis Love Is Just A Lie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1941 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 1941 are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was 1941 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Ireland, Canada and more. One of them is CBS 56-3396, released March 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of 1941 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56-3396, 5-10331, 3396, CBS 3396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1941 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.