US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB_2233_4 A3 IRunout, Side A, Etched
LB_2234_4 A2Runout, Side B, Etched
LB-2233A-side label
LB-2234B-side label
Gary Lewis & The PlayboysGreen Grass / I Can Read Between The Lines
Vinyl pressings
Green Grass / I Can Read Between The Lines
by Gary Lewis & The Playboys · 1966
28 pressings16 countriesPop RockRockPop
Green Grass 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 Green Grass
22 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 13 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB 2233 XSide A runout
LB 2234Side B runout
LB-2233Side A label
LB-2234Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
LB-2233 (MR) △61422Runout A
LB-2234 (MR) △61422-XRunout B
LB-2233Label A
LB-2234Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LB..2233..4 Λ2Side A Runout
LB..2234..4 Λ?Side B Runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
LB-2233 (MR) △61422Runout A
LB-2234 (MR) △61422-XRunout B
LB-2233Label A
LB-2234Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LB-2233 △61422Side A, Etched
LB-223A △61422-XSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Argentina | Liberty 33 LIB 110First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LIB-55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Brazil | RCA Victor FC-55017First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Liberty F.55880First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23 215First year7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Liberty L 23 215First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Italy | Liberty LIB 55880First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB.55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Philippines | Liberty LB-20313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1966 | South Africa | Liberty 45-LIB 55880JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 55880 - 1First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Liberty F-55880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records XW0677", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records X-5357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Liberty LIB 558807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Musart L 550447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 558807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Uruguay | Liberty LIB 33-34697", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGreen Grass2:05
- BI Can Read Between The Lines2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Green Grass are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Green Grass are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1966 and 1986.
When was Green Grass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Liberty F-55880.
How do I tell if my copy of Green Grass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55880, 55880, LIB 55880, LIB 55880 - 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB_2233_4 A3 I and LB_2234_4 A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Green Grass 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.
