South Africa
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 41.610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-N2WP.1071/6Label side A
45-8NPQ.0159/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
When You Are Gone
by Jim Reeves · 1963
17 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
When You Are Gone was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 When You Are Gone
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | South Africa | RCA Victor 41.610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | RCA 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | RCA 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-150837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42.0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42.0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | RCA 42.0557", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 17507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 17507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Victor RCA-17507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | RCA Victor 47-96147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhen You Are Gone2:52
- BHow Can I Write On Paper (What I Feel In My Heart)2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When You Are Gone are there?
17 vinyl pressings of When You Are Gone are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was When You Are Gone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor 41.610.
How do I tell if my copy of When You Are Gone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 41.610) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-N2WP.1071/6 and 45-8NPQ.0159/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When You Are Gone 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.
