US
July 17, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Gee Bee Records 077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
077-AA
077-BB
Joe SimonSay (That Your Love Is True) / My Adorable One
Vinyl pressings
Say (That Your Love Is True) / My Adorable One
by Joe Simon · 1964
14 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Say
8 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ-609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[ARP] A5-64-4328 (̶M̶R̶)̶6̶7̶7̶B̶ △52260XRunout, side A, etched, except [stamped]
[ARP] 077A-R2 A5-64-A327Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped]
64-4328Label Side A
64-4327Label Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- DAU VJ-609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ-609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gee Bee Records 077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
MR [circled] 077A Re2 Ⓡ ∆52260Side A runout
MR [circled] 077 B ∆52260XSide B runout
077-ASide A label
077-BSide A label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ-609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-077B 52260X
R O77A Re R 52260
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Festival Records FK-7347", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1964 | Canada | Vee Jay Records VJ. 609XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ-609First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | DAU VJ-609First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ-609First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ-609First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Gee Bee Records 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Gee Bee Records 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | GRT GG 277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 6097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 3227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 3227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJ-6097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASay (That Your Love Is True)2:18
- BMy Adorable One2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Say are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Gee Bee Records 077, released July 17, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 077, VJ-609, FK-734, VJ. 609X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 077-A and 077-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say 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.
