UK
January 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC 7765 A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EPC 7765 B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Colin BlunstoneSay You Don't Mind
Vinyl pressings
Say You Don't Mind
by Colin Blunstone · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockBaroque PopRockPop
Say You Don't Mind was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Say You Don't Mind
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
January 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 7765 A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EPC 7765 B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 7765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC 7765 A1 1 3 ⋀A-side runout, stamped
EPC 7765 B1 2 3 ⋀B-side runout, stamped
7765 AA-side label
7765 BB-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS156869-1B P 2Runout side A, stamped
ZSS156870-1B P 1Runout side B, stamped
ZSS 156869Label side A
ZSS 156870Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 156868-1DRunout (Stamped) Side A
JZSS 156869-1ERunout (Stamped) Side B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10868
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Epic 5-10868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Epic EPC S 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10868First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-10868First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Epic EPC 7765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EPIC M EPC 77657", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASay You Don't Mind
- BLet Me Come Closer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say You Don't Mind are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Say You Don't Mind are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Say You Don't Mind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Epic EPC 7765, released January 28, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Say You Don't Mind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 7765, 5-10868, EPC S 7765) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 7765 A1 and EPC 7765 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say You Don't Mind 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.
