US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
James DarrenBecause They're Young
Vinyl pressings
Because They're Young
by James Darren · 1960
10 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Because They're Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Because They're Young
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PP-051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PP-051-ASide A Runout (etched)
PP-051-BSide A Runout (etched)
AA0050-ALabel side A Matrix
AA0050-BLabel side B Matrix
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-KB-198-N1A-Side stamped runout
45-KB-145-N1 # ²B-Side stamped runout
Capitol "Anvil" stampStamped on both sides
KB-198A-Side label
Denmark
1960- Label and catalog number
- Colpix Records CP 15006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Pye Records PP-051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Colpix Records CP 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Colpix Records CP 15006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Japan | Colpix Records COX-1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Pye International 7N25059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Norway | Colpix Records CP 15006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Pye International 7N.25059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Colpix Records CP 142First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Colpix Records CP 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label KB-144 / Not On Label KB-1457", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- ABecause They're Young2:30
- BTears In My Eyes1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because They're Young are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Because They're Young are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Because They're Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Colpix Records CP 142.
How do I tell if my copy of Because They're Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CP 142, 7N.25059, PP-051, CP 15006) 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 Because They're Young 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.