Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 13 924 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 13924 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 13924 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 13 924 ALabel A
S 13 924 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Only Yesterday
by Carpenters · 1975
45 pressings27 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Only Yesterday was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Only Yesterday
41 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 27 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS∙7159∙A1 ARUNEtched runout, side A
4 ΛStamped runout, side A
AMS∙7159∙B1 ARUNEtched runout, side B
7 ΛStamped runout, side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7159
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7159-A2 53Stamped Runout, Side A
AMS-7159-B2Stamped Runout, Side B
ARUNHand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · knock out center
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knockout Center / Large 'A'
- Runout / matrix
AMS∙7159∙A2 40 DStamped runout, side A
AMS∙7159∙B1 03 ΛStamped runout, side B
ARUNEtched runout, sides A and B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7159
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7159-A2A Side, machine stamped
AMS-7159 B1B Side, machine stamped
ARUNBoth Sides, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | A&M Records 1107First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Argentina | A & M Inc. 11749 SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | A&M Records K-5879First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Barbados | A&M Records 1677-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5137First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM 1677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM 1677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM 1677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1975 | Chile | A&M Records SA&M-12040First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Finland | A&M Records AM 1677-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | A&M Records 625 033 / A&M Records 625.033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | A&M Records 13 924 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | A&M Records AM 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | A&M Records AM-1677-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | A&M Records AM-1677-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | A&M Records OH-1337", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOnly Yesterday3:46
- BHappy3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Yesterday are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Only Yesterday are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Only Yesterday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records 13 924 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Yesterday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 924 AT, AMS 7159, 1677-S, 1677) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 13924 A-1 Made in Germany and S 13924 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Yesterday 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.
