South Africa
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS ASF 1564CBS S-ASF.1564
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 30377-CSide A runout
PBL 30377-CSide B runout
AL.30377Side A label
BL.30377Side B label
Claudine LongetWe've Only Just Begun
Vinyl pressings
We've Only Just Begun
by Claudine Longet · 1970
11 pressings8 countriesLoungePsychedelic RockVocalRock
We've Only Just Begun was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 We've Only Just Begun
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1564 / CBS S-ASF.1564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Unknown | CBS Z 30377LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | CBS SBP 233905LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Barnaby Records Z 30377LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Epic ECPL-11LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Epic ECPL-11LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473854LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS S 64283LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30377LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30377LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS S 64283LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1They Long To Be Close To You3:00
- A2Peace Will Come According To Plan3:16
- A3Broomstick Cowboy2:58
- A4Long Long Time3:21
- A5We've Only Just Begun3:02
- A6I'll Be There2:42
- B1Ain't No Mountain High Enough3:33
- B2What Have They Done To My Song, Ma2:47
- B3Cry Me A River3:35
- B4Make It With You3:30
- B5Electric Moon4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was We've Only Just Begun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in South Africa. One of them is CBS ASF 1564.
How do I tell if my copy of We've Only Just Begun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASF 1564) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 30377-C and PBL 30377-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We've Only Just Begun 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.
