UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12298
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Hedgehoppers AnonymousDon't Push Me
Vinyl pressings
Don't Push Me
by Hedgehoppers Anonymous · 1965
16 pressings10 countriesBeatRockPop
Don't Push Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Don't Push Me
11 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 9 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F . 12298
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label variation
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37087-TI-IC I ISide A, runout, stamped
XDRF-37088-TI-2C ISide B, runout, stamped
XDR.37087Side A, label
XDR.37088Side B, label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12298
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR.37087A-side label
XDR.38088B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 9817
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
DR 37087A-side label
DR 37088B-side label
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7272
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR37087 7XDEC862A-side label
45-XDR37088 7XDEC863B-side label
Belgium
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.032
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca Y7272First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | Decca 26.032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Decca F 12298First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca DL 25 221First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Ireland | Decca F.12298First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca FM.7202First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | Decca F 12298 / Decca F 12.298First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F 12298First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F . 12298First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12298First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parrot 9817First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Canada | Parrot PAR 98177", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45-PAR 98177", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45 PAR 98177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Parrot 45-98177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM72027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Push Me
- BPlease Don't Hurt Your Heart For Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Push Me are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Don't Push Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Don't Push Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F 12298.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Push Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 12298, F . 12298, F.12298, 9817) 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 Don't Push Me 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.