US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 77188-1K SMA runout
ZSP 77189-1G SMB runout
Cassius ClayStand By Me
Vinyl pressings
Stand By Me
by Cassius Clay · 1964
15 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Stand By Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Stand By Me
14 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-77188-1AHA-side runout, stamped
ZSP-77189-1ABB-side runout, stamped
ZSP 77188A-side label
ZSP 77189B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-77188-1ACA-side runout, stamped
ZSP-77189-1AEB-side runout, stamped
ZSP 77188A-side label
ZSP 77189B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-43007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- CBS AAG 190CBS (4-43007)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AAG190 1F //1∇420 1A Runout
AAG190 2F ∇ //420 1 1B Runout
AAG -190.1FA Label
AAG -190.2FB Label
Japan
June 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia LL 585-C
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-468-343A
C-468-344B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | CBS BA-221096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Columbia 4-43007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | CBS AAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | CBS AAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | CBS 1448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | CBS BA 301043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Mexico | CBS 5452First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Norway | CBS AAG 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | CBS AAG 190 / CBS (4-43007)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Columbia 4-43007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Columbia 4-43007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Columbia 4-43007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Columbia 4-43007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | Japan | Columbia LL 585-CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sweden | CBS CBS 25907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStand By Me2:11
- BI Am The Greatest2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1964 and 1974.
When was Stand By Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 4-43007.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-43007, AAG 190, LL 585-C, BA-221096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 77188-1K SM and ZSP 77189-1G SM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By Me 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.