Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Studio One 8 / 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIRL CS 2074-1Side A
WIRL-CS-2075-1Side B
Ken BootheDont Want To See You Cry / I Need You
Vinyl pressings
Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You
by Ken Boothe · 1966
15 pressings3 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIRL CS 2074 - 1
WIRL CS 2025 - 1
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Studio One 8 / 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CS DODD - 122
CS DODD - 146
Jamaica
1966- Label and catalog number
- Studio One 7 / 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Jamaica | Studio One 8 / 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Studio One 8 / 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Studio One 7 / 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Island Records WI-30357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | BRA BRA 20117" | 7" |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One WI-30357", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records7" | 7" |
| ? | US | Coxsone Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADon't Want To See You Cry
- BI Need You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One 8 / 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 / 7, 7 / 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIRL CS 2074-1 and WIRL-CS-2075-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dont Want To See You Cry / I Need You 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.
