UK
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-41355-TI-IT K 1Side A runout, stamped
DR-41356-TI-IT U 1Side B runout, stamped
John Mayall & The BluesbreakersSuspicions
Vinyl pressings
Suspicions
by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers · 1967
10 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Suspicions 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 Suspicions
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · label variation
- Runout / matrix
DR-41355-T1-1TSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
DR-41356-T1-1TSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
DR-41355-T1-1T U 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
DR-41356-T1-1T K 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca 72.100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca AT 15083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
Sweden
October 20, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-41355-T1-1T D 1Side A, runout
DR-41356-T1-1T C 1Side B, runout
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Denmark | Decca F 12684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Spain | Decca ME 358First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Decca 72.100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15083First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Sweden | Decca F 12684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12684First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12684First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12684First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Decca F 126847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | London Records TOP-14467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuspicions (Part One)
- BSuspicions (Part Two)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suspicions are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Suspicions are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1969.
When was Suspicions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden and more. One of them is Decca F 12684, released October 20, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Suspicions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 12684, 72.100, AT 15083, ME 358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-41355-TI-IT K 1 and DR-41356-TI-IT U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suspicions 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.
