UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AID 1 A4Runout side A, variant 1
AID 1 B2Runout side B, variant 1
AID 1 A5Runout side A, variant 3
AID 1 B3Runout side B, variant 3
Vinyl pressings
Let It Be
by Ferry Aid · 1987
30 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Let It Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Let It Be
30 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AIDT1- A-2 0 <Side A runout etched
AIDT1- B-2 2 <Side B runout etched
AID T1 ASide A label
AID T1 BSide B label
UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AID-1 A-6 MT.3 DAMONT M@ THIS ONE IS SUNG WITH LOVE + EMOTIONRun-out side A
AID-1-B-1 MT.3 DAMONT THANK YOU FOR BUYING ME C H BarrowRun-out side B
AID 1 ALabel side A
AID 1 BLabel side B
UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AID 1 A-1C-1-1-W2 DSide A runout, variant 1
AID 1 B-1 C-1-1- 2 DSide B runout, variant 1
AID 1 A-4C-1-1-3 DSide A runout, variant 2 - stamped
AID 1 B-2 C-1-1- 3 DSide B runout, variant 2 - stamped
UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AID-1 A-6 MT.3 DAMONT M@ THIS ONE IS SUNG WITH LOVE + EMOTIONRun-out side A
AID-1-B-1 MT. 2 DAMONT THANK YOU FOR BUYING ME HayleyRun-out side B
AID 1 ASide A label
AID 1 BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Sun AID 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31-000001-1-A-1A-side runout
31-000001-1-B-1B-side runout
AID 1 AA-side label
AID 1 BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 650796 6 / CBS CBS 650796 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 6507966 / CBS AID T1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | The Sun AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | The Sun 10・5Z-1 / The Sun AID 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic/Sony 10・5Z-1 / CBS AID 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS BS-650796 / CBS AID T1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | CBS 650796 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | CBS CBS 650796 7 / The Sun CBS 650796 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650796 7 / CBS AID 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS 650796 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet It Be6:08
- BLet It Be (The Gospel Jam Mix)2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Be are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Let It Be are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Let It Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is The Sun AID 1, released March 23, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AID 1, AID T1, PRO-7147, PRO-5147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AID 1 A4 and AID 1 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Be 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.