Australia
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 652941 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 250967 652941.7 S1 DBRunout Side A, hand-etched
MX 250968 652941.7 S2 DBRunout Side B, hand-etched
MX250967Label Side A
MX250968Label Side B
Daryl BraithwaiteAs The Days Go By
Vinyl pressings
As The Days Go By
by Daryl Braithwaite · 1988
11 pressings6 countriesPop
As The Days Go By was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 As The Days Go By
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 652941 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZAS 1657
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68952-1A G1 VLADO A 6Runout side A, etched
ZSS 68952-1A G1 VLADO B 3Runout side B, etched
ZSS 68952ALabel both sides
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 652941 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 652941 6 / CBS 652941 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | CBS Associated Records ZAS 1657First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | CBS Associated Records ZS4 68952First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 652941 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 652941 7 / CBS 652941 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 652941 812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 652941 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658854 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAs The Days Go By (Extended Mix)
- B1Down Down
- B2In My Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of As The Days Go By are there?
11 vinyl pressings of As The Days Go By are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was As The Days Go By first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australia, US, Canada, Europe. One of them is CBS 652941 7, released August 22, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of As The Days Go By is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 652941 7, 652941 6, ZS4 68952, ZAS 1657) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX 250967 652941.7 S1 DB and MX 250968 652941.7 S2 DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is As The Days Go By 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.