UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31218-1 HA KT 4Runout side A stamped
7XCA 31219-1 LH KT 6Runout side B stamped
7XCA 31218Label side A
7XCA 31219Label side B
Des O'ConnorCareless Hands
Vinyl pressings
Careless Hands
by Des O'Connor · 1967
15 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Careless Hands 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 Careless Hands
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Columbia DB 8275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31218Label side A
7XCA 31219Label side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31218Label side A
7XCA 31219Label side B
UK
September 29, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Push-out Centre
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-5054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA31218 7XCT2906Label side A
7XCA31219 7XCT2907Label side B
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72525
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia DO-5054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records 72525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8275First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 630 / Columbia 45-DW 6618First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23630First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Columbia DB 8275First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 7737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Tower 3877", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.105427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Tower 3877", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACareless Hands
- BDanny Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Careless Hands are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Careless Hands are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Careless Hands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8275.
How do I tell if my copy of Careless Hands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8275, DO-5054, 72525, C 23 630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 31218-1 HA KT 4 and 7XCA 31219-1 LH KT 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Careless Hands 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.