Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5.605
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FoL 12017Label Side A
FoL 12018Label Side B
Chris MontezBecause Of You
Vinyl pressings
Because Of You
by Chris Montez · 1966
19 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Because Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Because Of You
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records FLX 3183London American Recordings FLX 3183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | London Records 5.605First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3183 / London American Recordings FLX 3183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Unknown | A&M Records AMK-17107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Australia | A&M Records AMK17107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Brazil | Fermata FB-332077", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1967 | Canada | A&M Records AM-85257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | A&M Records A&M 839X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Japan | A&M Records TOP-11317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-17107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Pye International 7N 254157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Pye International 7N.254157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Pye International 7N.254157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records 8397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records 8397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records 8397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 209667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 209667", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABecause Of You2:30
- BElena2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because Of You are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Because Of You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Because Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Belgium, Netherlands. One of them is London Records 5.605.
How do I tell if my copy of Because Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5.605, FLX 3183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FoL 12017 and FoL 12018. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because Of 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.
