UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192Side A
7XCA 28193Side B
7XCA 28192-1 GO KT 1Side A, Variant 2
7XCA 28192-1 GA KT 3Side B, Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Just A Little Bit Better
by Herman's Hermits · 1965
23 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockPop
Just A Little Bit Better 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 Just A Little Bit Better
22 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 16 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
- Columbia DB 7670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192-1 AA KT IRunout side A
7XCA 28193-1 GO KT IRunout side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192-1 G KT 2A-Side Runout
7XCA 28193-1 G KT 1B-Side Runout
7XCA 28192A-Side Label
7XCA 28193B-Side Label
Finland
August 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DYC 1243
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192Runout Side A
7XCA 28193Runout Side B
Sweden
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192Side A [Label]
7XCA 28193Side B [Label]
Sweden
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28192Side A [Label]
7XCA 28193Side B [Label]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Costa Rica | CBS DB 7670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Costa Rica | Odeon 25.122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Columbia DB 7670First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Columbia DB 7670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Columbia C 23 065First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Columbia C 23 065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | India | Columbia 45-DB. 7670First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I) 7670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OR-1429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | Capitol Records 6021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ 10430First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60397 (DB-7670)First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Rhodesia | Columbia 45-DSA 614First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA 614First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Columbia DB 76707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJust A Little Bit Better
- BTake Love Give Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit Better are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Just A Little Bit Better are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Just A Little Bit Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, Finland, Sweden, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7670.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Little Bit Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7670, 45-DYC 1243, DO-4611, 25.122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 28192 and 7XCA 28193. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Little Bit Better 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.
