Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-1262 2125 AℓRunout side A etched
AM-1262 2124 AℓRunout side B etched
2125Matrix A side label
2124Matrix B side label
Lee MichaelsDo You Know What I Mean
Vinyl pressings
Do You Know What I Mean
by Lee Michaels · 1971
17 pressings9 countriesClassic RockHard RockRock
Do You Know What I Mean was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Do You Know What I Mean
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2124Label side A
2125Label side B
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2124-P1(scribed)A side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2125-P1(scribed)B side deadwax
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2124-M1 △84639 MRA side - runout (etched) version 1
A+M 2125-M1 △84639-X MRB side - runout (etched) version 1
A+M 2124-M1 MR △84639A side - runout (etched) version 2
A+M 2125-M3 MR > △84639-XB side - runout (etched) version 2
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM 2125 T4 TIRunout A variant 1
AM 2124 T4 TIRunout B variant 1
AM 2125-T3 T11Runout A variant 2
AM 2124-T3 T111Runout B variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 863
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2124-M3, ^ △84639A (Runout, Etched)
A+M 2125-M3, ^ △84639-XB (Runout, Etched)
2124Label A
2125Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | A&M Records AM-1262First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Australia | A&M Records AMK 4271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 10 265 AT / Ariola 10 265 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4271First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 863First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 863First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records AM-1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | A&M Records 1262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | A&M Records CP 133 / Hispavox CP 1337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | A&M Records HS 796 / Hispavox HS - 7967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-12627", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-12627", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADo You Know What I Mean3:11
- BKeep The Circle Turning2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do You Know What I Mean are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Do You Know What I Mean are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Do You Know What I Mean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-1262.
How do I tell if my copy of Do You Know What I Mean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1262, 1262, AMS 863, AMK 4271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM-1262 2125 Aℓ and AM-1262 2124 Aℓ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do You Know What I Mean 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.
