US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8404Label A
8405Label B
James & Bobby PurifyDo Unto Me
Vinyl pressings
Do Unto Me
by James & Bobby Purify 路 1967
13 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Do Unto Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Do Unto Me
6 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8404 (etched) LW A 饾搻饾摗饾摕 (stamped)Etched Side A
8405 (etched) LW A 饾搻饾摗饾摕 (stamped)Etched Side B
8404Label A
8405Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8404 [90 degree CW turn] BW LW IISIde A [Hand-Etched]
8405 [90 degree CW turn] BW LWSide B [Hand-Etched]
8404Side A Label
8405Side B Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
8404Label A
8405Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 700X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Bell Records 700XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono 路 Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene 路 Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene 路 Promo |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo 路 Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-3097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Stateside FSS 5467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Stateside HHS 12447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 20937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 20937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 20937", 45 RPM, Single, Promo 路 Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1969 | Rhodesia | Stateside JSS 12117", 45 RPM, Single, Mono 路 Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono 路 Mono |
Tracklist
- ADo Unto Me2:23
- BEverybody Needs Somebody2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do Unto Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Do Unto Me are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1969.
When was Do Unto Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada. One of them is Bell Records BELL 700, released December 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Do Unto Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 700, 700, 700X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8404 and 8405. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do Unto Me 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.
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