UK
March 17, 1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 202587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5766A Side Label
5767B Side Label
Georgie FameBecause I Love You
Vinyl pressings
Because I Love You
by Georgie Fame · 1967
19 pressings15 countriesVocalJazzBluesPop
Because I Love You 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 Because I Love You
19 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 15 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 17, 1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 202587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
5766A Side Label
5767B Side Label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 202587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
5766Label side A
5767Label side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 118434B-side
JZSP 118435A-side
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 118435A Label
JZSP 118434B Label
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221384
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | CBS BA-221384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Brazil | CBS 33488First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic 5-10166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | France | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Italy | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS BA-461131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Portugal | CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Scandinavia | CBS 2587 / CBS CBS 2587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | CBS SS 781First year7", 45 RPM, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Sampler |
| 1967 | Spain | CBS 2.587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | CBS 202587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Epic 5-10166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABecause I Love You2:53
- BBidin' My Time ('Cos I Love You)2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because I Love You are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Because I Love You are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Because I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS 202587, released March 17, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Because I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 202587, 5-10166, BA-221384, 33488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5766 and 5767. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because I Love 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.
