UK
April 1, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37557-T1-1CSide A, runout, stamped
XDRF-37558-T1-1CSide B, runout, stamped
XDR.37557Side A, label number, inverted
XDR.37558Side B, label number, inverted
Frankie And Johnny(I'm) Never Gonna Leave You / I'll Hold You
Vinyl pressings
(I'm) Never Gonna Leave You / I'll Hold You
by Frankie And Johnny · 1966
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
(I'm) Never Gonna Leave You 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 (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records 45-1391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
April 1966- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records 45-1391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Delta 61859
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records 45-1391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZTSB11096O - 1AVery small text on matrix and Nashville stamp
45-F-926Label Side A
45-F-927Label Side B
ZTSB110960 - 1A Nashville Matrix 25 F926Label Side A
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26050First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records 45-1391First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records 45-1391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Hickory Records 45-1391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22376First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Inferno HEAT 87", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Hickory Records OSV-004 / Outta Sight OSV-0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2010 | US | Hickory Records OSV-004 / Outta Sight OSV-0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK, Europe & US | Hickory 45-13917", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Hickory Records 45-13917", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- A(I'm) Never Gonna Leave You
- BI'll Hold You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2010.
When was (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Belgium. One of them is Decca F.22376, released April 1, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.22376, 45-1391, 26050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-37557-T1-1C and XDRF-37558-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (I'm) Never Gonna Leave You 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.