UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006Regal Zonophone 1E 062 ◦ 90232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 55-2Side A runout, stamped
YCARX 56-2Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
With A Little Help From My Friends
by Joe Cocker · 1969
109 pressings25 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRhythm & BluesSoul
With A Little Help From My Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 With A Little Help From My Friends
37 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 14 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
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone LRZ 1006Regal Zonophone 1E 062 ◦ 90232 (M)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCARX 55-2 A 1Side A runout, stamped
XCARX 56-2 R 1Side B runout, stamped
XCARX.55Label side A
XCARX.56Label side B
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006Regal Zonophone LRZ 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 55-2 G 1Runout side A, stamped
YCARX 56-2 P 1Runout side B, stamped
YCARX.55Label side A
YCARX.56Label side B
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006Regal Zonophone 1E 062 ○ 90232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 'Sold In U.K.' On Labels
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 55-2 G 1Side A runout
YCARX 56-2 A 1Side B runout
YCARX.55Side A label
YCARX.56Side B label
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006Regal Zonophone LRZ 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · A New Breed Production on Labels under Cat. #
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 55-2 P 1Runout side A, stamped
YCARX 56-2 R 1Runout side B, stamped
YCARX.55Label side A
YCARX.56Label side B
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006Regal Zonophone LRZ 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YCARX 55-2 2 1Runout side A, stamped
YCARX 56-2 A 1Runout side B, stamped
YCARX.55Label side A
YCARX.56Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 109 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Parlophone 5071First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-933,382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Austria | Polydor 184 220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182 / A&M Records SP-4182First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Stateside 2 C 062-90232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Stateside 2C 062-90.232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 220First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Festival Records SFL-933,382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Polydor 184 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Polydor 184 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Regal Zonophone SLRZ-1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Regal Zonophone YCARX55-2First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-4182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | A&M Records A&M 2057LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | Chile | Odeon LDC-36741LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor MP-1466LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Japan | A&M Records AML 84LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | A&M Records AML/S 1072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 先鋒 PRC-5141LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1971 | Italy | IL ISP 30002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2057LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records SLAM-015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord INT 126.301 / Intercord 126.301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GXG-1024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-4020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-4020 (SP-4182)LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 24 75 707LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-3106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-3106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Cube Records INT 188.000LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Not On Label 188.000 / Not On Label 76.25 831LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Australia | Axis AX-1131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP 69896LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP 69896LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Cube Records 6.26281 / Cube Records 6.26281 BLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Spain | Cube Records C-30.1663 / Victoria VLP-298LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Castle Classics CLALP 172LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records JCLP 6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Castle Classics CLALP172LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | A&M Records SP-3106LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | A&M RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | A&M Records 602478785375 / UMe 602478785375LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933,382LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records L-33,382LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Axis AX.701298LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182 / A&M Records SP4182LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4182LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | France | Cube Records 2326 015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Cube Records 853015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Cube Records 817 604-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Cube Records 2326 015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Cube Records CUBE 853015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Cube Records 853015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Feeling Alright4:12
- A2Bye Bye Blackbird3:28
- A3Change In Louise3:22
- A4Marjorine3:38
- A5Just Like A Woman5:18
- B1Do I Still Figure In Your Life?3:59
- B2Sandpaper Cadillac3:18
- B3Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood4:41
- B4With A Little Help From My Friends4:05
- B5I Shall Be Released3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of With A Little Help From My Friends are there?
109 vinyl pressings of With A Little Help From My Friends are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was With A Little Help From My Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Mexico and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1006, released July 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of With A Little Help From My Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLRZ 1006, LRZ 1006, YCARX55-2, SP 4182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YCARX 55-2 and YCARX 56-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is With A Little Help From My Friends 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.
