Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326 832 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA326832 1F 320Runout side A
10 AA326832 2F 320Runout side B
AA 326 832.1 FLabel side A
AA 326 832.2 FLabel side B
John WalkerIf I Promise
Vinyl pressings
If I Promise
by John Walker · 1967
13 pressings11 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
If I Promise 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 If I Promise
12 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326 832 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1612Philips 326 832 BF
- Format
- 7", Single
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX155055 1612A BF358-1A Side Runout [hand etched]
MX155056 1612B BF358-2B Side Runout [hand etched]
Belgium
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326 832 BFPhilips BF 326832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Black/Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
AA 326832 - 1FStamped on disc side A
AA 326832 - 2FStamped on disc side B
AA 326832.1FPrinted on label side A
AA 326832.2FPrinted on label side B
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 326.832 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 326 832 1F 380Side A
10 AA326832 2F 320Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Philips BF-358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Philips 326 832 BF / Philips BF 326832First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Philips 326.832 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1141First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Philips BF 326832First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Norway | Philips 326.832 BF / Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Philips BF 1612 / Philips 326 832 BFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Turkey | Philips 326.832 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AIf I Promise2:13
- BI See Love In You3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If I Promise are there?
13 vinyl pressings of If I Promise are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was If I Promise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Philips 326 832 BF.
How do I tell if my copy of If I Promise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 326 832 BF, BF 1612, BF-358, 326.832 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA326832 1F 320 and 10 AA326832 2F 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If I Promise 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.