Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12 480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 12 480 1F 1 670 11wax a-side [stamped]
AA 12 480 2F 1 670 11wax b-side [stamped]
12 480.1 Flabel a-side
12 480.2 Flabel b-side
Crispian St. PetersChanges
Vinyl pressings
Changes
by Crispian St. Peters · 1966
23 pressings13 countriesVocalBalladPop RockRock
Changes 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 Changes
20 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 12 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
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.38836Label Side A
XDR.38284Label Side B
UK
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-38836-TI-IC DG 20Runout A-side stamped
XDRF-38284-TI-IC I.I 20Runout B-side stamped
XDR.38836Label side-A
XDR.38284Label side-B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J-CSP 8Label side A
J-CSP 10Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1324
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1324
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J-CSP-8-X LWA Side runout
J-CSP-10 LWB Side runout
J-CSP-8A Side label
J-CSP-10B Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca Y 7324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.085First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F 12 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F 12 480 / Decca F.12480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Decca 457.126 M / Decca 457.126First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-1084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F 12 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12480First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Jamie 1324First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Jamie 1324First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | US | Jamie 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Jamie 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Rejoice Records Rejoice 0117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Rejoice Records Rejoice 0117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Hong Kong | Decca F. 124807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AChanges
- BMy Little Brown Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Changes are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Changes are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Changes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F 12 480.
How do I tell if my copy of Changes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 12 480, F.12480, 1324, L. 2514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 12 480 1F 1 670 11 and AA 12 480 2F 1 670 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Changes 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.