UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6084
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 3205-1Side A, stamped
XAX 3206-1Side B, stamped
Herman's HermitsBoth Sides Of Herman's Hermits
Vinyl pressings
Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits
by Herman's Hermits · 1966
10 pressings8 countriesBeatPop
Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6084Columbia SX. 6084
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 3205-1Side A, stamped
XAX 3206-1Side B, stamped
XAX.3205Side A, label
XAX.3206Side B, label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33OSX 6084
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X AX 3205-1Runout (stamped) side 1
X AX 3206-1Runout (stamped) side 2
XAX3205Label side 1
XAX3206Label side 2
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SX 6084
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 3205-1Side A Runout, stamped
XAX 3206-1Side B Runout, stamped
South Africa
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33JSX 6084Columbia JSX 6084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XAX 3205Runout groove, A-side, stamped
XAX 3206Runout groove, B-side, stamped
XAX.3205A-side label
XAX.3206B-side label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 6084First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Denmark | Columbia SX 6084First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Columbia 33JSX 6084 / Columbia JSX 6084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SX 6084First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SX 6084 / Columbia SX. 6084First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Columbia CPSQ 523LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Nicaragua | Odeon SX-6084LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 1.425LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Uruguay | Odeon URL 2003LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP-A8148 / Music For Pleasure MFP-8148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Little Boy Sad
- A2The Story Of My Life
- A3My Reservation's Been Confirmed
- A4Bus Stop
- A5For Love
- A6Where Were You When I Needed You
- B1All The Things I Do For You Baby
- B2Leaning On A Lamp Post
- B3Dial My Number
- B4Oo-Ee Baby
- B5Je Suis Anglais
- B6Listen People
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Denmark, South Africa. One of them is Columbia SX 6084.
How do I tell if my copy of Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SX 6084, 33OSX 6084, 33JSX 6084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX 3205-1 and XAX 3206-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Both Sides Of Herman's Hermits 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.
