UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR 40029Label Side A
XDR 40030Label Side B
Crispian St. PetersAlmost Persuaded
Vinyl pressings
Almost Persuaded
by Crispian St. Peters · 1967
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Almost Persuaded was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Almost Persuaded
13 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR-40029-TI-ICLabel Side A
XDR-40030-TI-ICLabel Side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR40029 7XDEC1054Side A, label & etched
45-XDR40030 7XDEC1055Side B, label & etched
Belgium
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR 40029Label Side A
XDR 40030Label Side B
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR 40029Label Side A
XDR 40030Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca Y7352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Decca 26.118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca DL 25 292First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Hong Kong | Decca F. 12596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Ireland | Decca F.12596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | Decca F 12596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7336First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12596First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 4107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAlmost Persuaded
- BYou Have Gone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almost Persuaded are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Almost Persuaded are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Almost Persuaded first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F 12596.
How do I tell if my copy of Almost Persuaded is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 12596, Y7352, 26.118, DL 25 292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR 40029 and XDR 40030. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almost Persuaded 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.