Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 10 797 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassDarlin'
Vinyl pressings
Darlin'
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Darlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Darlin'
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 869
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS869A-1/\6
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1284-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1284
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
November 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMS869A-1/\6
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-4370First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1284-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 10 797 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4370First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 869First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1284-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1284First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-1284First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADarlin'2:42
- BMontezuma's Revenge2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darlin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Darlin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 10 797 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10 797 AT, AMS 869, 1284-S, AM-1284) 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 Darlin' 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.
