UK
January 24, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 26225Label side A
7XCA 26226Label side B
Helen ShapiroQueen For Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Queen For Tonight
by Helen Shapiro · 1963
19 pressings14 countriesVocalPop
Queen For Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Queen For Tonight
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 10 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 26225 45Label side A
7XCA.26226 45Label side B
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4351
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA26225Label side A
7XCA26226Label side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA-26225Runout A
7XCA-26226Runout B
7XCA 26225Label side A
7XCA 26226Label side B
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 22 378Columbia 45-DW 6102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCA 26 225Label side A
7 XCA 26 226Label side B
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4966
- 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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia DO-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records 72091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Columbia C 22 378 / Columbia 45-DW 6102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | India | Columbia 45-DB 4966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | India | Columbia 45-DB 4966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Columbia SCMQ 1649First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | Odeon CM-1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Columbia 45 DB 4966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10284First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA-456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4966First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Columbia 45 DB 49667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | France | Columbia SCRF 6237", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Columbia 45 DB 49667", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 720917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Pakistan | Columbia 7KCF 237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA 4567", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AQueen For Tonight
- BDaddy Couldn't Get Me One Of Those
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Queen For Tonight are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Queen For Tonight are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1963 and 1965.
When was Queen For Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 45-DB 4966, released January 24, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Queen For Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-DB 4966, DO-4351, 72091, C 22 378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 26225 and 7XCA 26226. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Queen For Tonight 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.
