Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7092
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7092 - ARunout A side, stamped
CBS 7092 - BRunout B side, stamped
Bob DylanIf Not For You
Vinyl pressings
If Not For You
by Bob Dylan · 1970
14 pressings11 countriesCountryVocalCountry RockRock
If Not For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 If Not For You
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Ireland | CBS S 70927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4613367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC.11287", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 70927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Venezuela | CBS CBS-15.0287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Benelux | CBS CBS 70927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | CBS 70927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 70927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 70927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 70927", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 70927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 70927", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS 70927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIf Not For You2:40
- BNew Morning3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Not For You are there?
14 vinyl pressings of If Not For You are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was If Not For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany. One of them is CBS 7092.
How do I tell if my copy of If Not For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7092 - A and CBS 7092 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If Not For You 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.
