Colombia
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4156
- Format
- LP, Album
CaravelliHey Jude
Vinyl pressings
Hey Jude
by Caravelli · 1968
10 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Hey Jude 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 Hey Jude
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 7-63425
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63425
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS CLS-5271
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS S63425CBS S 63425
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 63425 A 2f-52-B St-63245-ARunout A
CBS 63425 B St 63425 B St 63425 B(Mirrored)Runout B
Peru
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS SE - 8216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Colombia | CBS 4156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | France | CBS S 7-63425First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | CBS S 63425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5271First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS S63425 / CBS S 63425First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Peru | CBS SE - 8216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | CBS S 63 425First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia FS.690LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 63 425LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1349LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- 1Comment Te Dire3:24
- 2Hey Jude4:15
- 3Una Canzone2:29
- 4Tout Doucement2:36
- 5On Pred Toujours Un Train Pour Quelque Part3:15
- 6Entre Mes Mains2:40
- 7Mrs Robinson2:51
- 8Rain And Tears2:57
- 9Alouette2:19
- 10O... Oui... Je Suis Bien4:17
- 11The Music Played2:57
- 12My Way Of Life3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Jude are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hey Jude are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Hey Jude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Colombia, France, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is CBS 4156.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Jude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4156, S 7-63425, S 63425, CLS-5271) 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 Hey Jude 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.