US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4720
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG10216T1 N 1Runout A
MG10217T1 N 1Runout B
MG 10216Label A
MG 10217⦿Label B
Vinyl pressings
1-2-3
by Len Barry · 1965
18 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
1-2-3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 1-2-3
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 Stamped "7 10216 6"
Side 2 Stamped "7 10217 4"
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4720
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 10216 5 2Runout side A, stamped
7 10217 6 2Runout side B, stamped
7 10216Matrix side A, on label
7 10217◆Matrix side B, on label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 10216 1S I A1Side A runout; stamped
* 7 10217 1S I A1Side B runout; stamped
7-10216Side A label
7-10217Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74720
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Decca DL 4720First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Festival Records DL 31822First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8637First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4720First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74720First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4720First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 4720First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Decca DL 74720First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Calendar Records R66-161LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records DL 31822LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records DL 31822LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca BLK 86 000-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Japan | Decca SDL-10226LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A11-2-32:21
- A2Will You Love Me Tomorrow2:54
- A3Treat Her Right2:17
- A4I.O.U2:38
- A5Would I Love You?3:03
- A6Lip Sync (To The Tongue Twisters)2:34
- B1You Baby2:47
- B2Like A Baby2:54
- B3Bullseye2:44
- B4At The Hop '652:46
- B5Don't Throw Your Love Away2:09
- B6Happiness (Is A Girl Like You)2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1-2-3 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 1-2-3 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was 1-2-3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Decca DL 4720.
How do I tell if my copy of 1-2-3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4720, DL 74720, LAT 8637, DL 31822) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG10216T1 N 1 and MG10217T1 N 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1-2-3 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.