US
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album
Gary Lewis & The PlayboysNow!
Vinyl pressings
Now!
by Gary Lewis & The Playboys · 1968
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Now! was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Now!
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7568-1Runout A
LST-7568-2Runout B
US
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o LST 7568 SIDE 1-1A Ⓡ AIASide A Runout
P o LST 7568 SIDE 2-1A Ⓡ B5Side B Runout
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST 7568-A-2Side A etch
LST 7568-B-2Side B etch
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7568
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST 7568-ASide A etch
LST 7568-BSide B etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Singapore | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Liberty LST-7568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Liberty LRP-3568LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Young Girl3:02
- A2Sealed With A Kiss2:26
- A3Windy2:15
- A4What Am I Gonna Do2:20
- A5I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight?2:40
- A6Pretty Thing2:24
- B1Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)3:05
- B2Elusive Butterfly2:25
- B3How Can I Thank You2:02
- B4Sara Jane2:11
- B5Sunny2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Now! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Now! are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Now! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Singapore. One of them is Liberty LST-7568, released May 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Now! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST-7568) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Now! 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.
