US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB-2461Side A
LB-2462Side B
Del ShannonRunaway / He Cheated
Vinyl pressings
Runaway / He Cheated
by Del Shannon · 1967
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollBlues RockRockFunk / Soul
Runaway / He Cheated 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 Runaway / He Cheated
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB 2461 "X"Runout A
LB 2462Runout B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB-2461 5Side A
LB-2462 5Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LB-2461Side A Label
LB-2462Side B Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Side A (Etched): 55993- 4 (encircled) LB-2461
Side B (Etched): 55993- 4 (encircled) LB-2462
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F. 55993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LB. 2461Side A label
LB. 2462Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Liberty LYK-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1967 | Canada | Liberty F. 55993First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Liberty LR-1808First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Liberty LR-1808First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 55993First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK-2003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Liberty 55993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Liberty 55993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Liberty 55993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Liberty 55993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Liberty 55993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Netherlands | EMI 006-2035937 / EMI 20359377", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ARunaway3:33
- BHe Cheated2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runaway / He Cheated are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Runaway / He Cheated are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1989.
When was Runaway / He Cheated first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is Liberty 55993.
How do I tell if my copy of Runaway / He Cheated is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55993, F. 55993, LR-1808, LIB 55993) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-2461 and LB-2462. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runaway / He Cheated 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.
