UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Vinyl pressings
Bet Yer Life I Do
by Herman's Hermits · 1970
25 pressings22 countriesReggae-PopCountry RockPop
Bet Yer Life I Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Bet Yer Life I Do
25 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 22 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
RAK 102 A-1 RA KT 2Runout side A
RAK 102 B-1 RA KT 3Runout side B
(RAK.102A 45Label side A
(RAK.102B 45Label side B
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-9142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barbados
1970- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RAK 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 102 A - 1A-side
RAK 102 B - 1B-side
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1992X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1992-S1Runout groove, A-side, etched
1992-S2Runout groove, B-side, etched
Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 6E 006 91498M
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia DO-9142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia DO-9142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Barbados | Parlophone RAK 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Quality 1992XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Columbia 6E 006 91498MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | France | Columbia 2C 006-91.498 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-91 498 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | India | Columbia POPC. 2125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Columbia IDB.758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Columbia 3C 006-91498 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | Odeon OR 2593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Columbia SCRL 66First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Columbia SCRL 66First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Mexico | Capitol Discos 6785First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Columbia 5C 006-91498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABet Yer Life I Do
- BSearching For The Southern Sun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bet Yer Life I Do are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Bet Yer Life I Do are listed here, from 22 countries.
When was Bet Yer Life I Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is RAK RAK 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Bet Yer Life I Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 102, DO-9142, 1992X, 6E 006 91498M) 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 Bet Yer Life I Do 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.
