US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BSN 271 RE 1A side runout
BSN 272 RE 1B side runout
Ketty LesterBut Not For Me
Vinyl pressings
But Not For Me
by Ketty Lester · 1962
11 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
But Not For Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 But Not For Me
9 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSN 271 RE 1 ARPRunout, side A, etched
BSN 27 2 RE 1 ARPRunout, side B, etched
45-271-RE-1Label side A
45-272-RE-1Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Alco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[Alco logo] BSN 271 RE 1 △43061Runout, side A, etched
BSN 27 2 RE 1 △43061-XRunout, side B, etched
45-271-RE-1Label side A
45-272-RE-1Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records 3080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLN 9574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSF-5914-1CRunout A
45-MSF-5915-1CRunout B
MSF.5914Label A
MSF.5915Label B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLN 9574
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSF 5914
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | London Records M. 17239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | London Records 45 - HL 9574First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLN 9574First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings HLN 9574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | ERA Records 3080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ERA Records 3080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | ERA Records 3080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ERA Records 3080First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor PC 10367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-19767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABut Not For Me2:04
- BOnce Upon A Time2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of But Not For Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of But Not For Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1974.
When was But Not For Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is ERA Records 3080.
How do I tell if my copy of But Not For Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3080, 45-HLN 9574, HLN 9574, M. 17239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BSN 271 RE 1 and BSN 272 RE 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is But Not For Me 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.