US
1966- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1236Side A label
1237Side B label
1236 1CSide A label - Variant 2
1237 1DSide B label - Variant 2
Chris MontezTime After Time
Vinyl pressings
Time After Time
by Chris Montez · 1966
17 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRock
Time After Time 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 Time After Time
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#1236-Rε MR Δ63837Side A matrix (MR in circle logo)
A&M #1237 ② MR Δ63837-XSide B matrix (MR in circle logo)
1236Side A label
1237Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M #1236 2 MR M△63837A-Side Runout Etching
A&M #1237 1 MR M△ 63837-XB-Side Runout Etching
1236A-Side Label
1237B-Side Label
UK
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre
UK
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-1575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | London Records 5.593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | A&M Records A & M 822XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | A&M Records 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | A&M Records 822First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | US | A&M Records 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | A&M Records 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.25399First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.25399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.25399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | France | Columbia ESRF 18277", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | Italy | Derby DB 51697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records TOP-11087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-15757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 9587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 9587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATime After Time2:18
- BKeep Talkin'2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Time After Time are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Time After Time are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Time After Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is A&M Records 822.
How do I tell if my copy of Time After Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 822, 7N.25399, AMK-1575, 5.593) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1236 and 1237. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Time After Time 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.
