UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-U. 9841London American Recordings HL-U. 9841
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Bruce ChannelGoing Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not
Vinyl pressings
Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not
by Bruce Channel · 1963
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock & RollRockPop
Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU. 9841London American Recordings HLU. 9841
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSC-6767-1C
45-MSC-6768-1C
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | London Records HL-U. 9841 / London American Recordings HL-U. 9841First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HLU. 9841 / London American Recordings HLU. 9841First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Canada | Sparton 4-1242-R7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Canada | Sparton 4-1242-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records HIT-3407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Le Cam Records 1227", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Le Cam Records 1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Le Cam Records 1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Le Cam Records 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.4777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Le Cam Records 1227", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGoing Back To Louisiana2:08
- BForget Me Not2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is London Records HL-U. 9841.
How do I tell if my copy of Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-U. 9841, HLU. 9841) 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 Going Back To Louisiana / Forget Me Not 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.
