US
July 9, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 32419 3 S RRA Side Runout
YW 32417 3 S RRB Side Runout
YW 32419 4 S RRA Side Runout, Variant 1
YW 32417 1 S RRB Side Runout, Variant 1
Lesley GoreMaybe I Know
Vinyl pressings
Maybe I Know
by Lesley Gore · 1964
11 pressings7 countriesVocalSoulFunk / SoulPop
Maybe I Know was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Maybe I Know
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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
July 9, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YW 32419 3 S RRA Side Runout
YW 32417 3 S RRB Side Runout
YW1-32419A-Side Label
YW1-32417B-Side Label
UK
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MF 829Mercury 127142 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
127142 1F//1▽420 1112Side A runout, stamped
127142 2F//1▽420 1Side B runout, stamped
127142 1FSide A label
127142 2FSide B label
Canada
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72309X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
72309-AA-Side etched runout
72309-BB-Side etched runout
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
72309 AA Side Label
72309 BB Side Label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | Mercury 45-3084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury MJF 129 216 / Mercury 129 216 MJFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 127 142 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Norway | Mercury 127 142 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 72309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury 72309XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 72309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Mercury 72309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury MF 829 / Mercury 127142 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 723097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMaybe I Know2:40
- BWonder Boy2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maybe I Know are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Maybe I Know are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Maybe I Know first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 72309, released July 9, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Maybe I Know is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72309, MF 829, 72309X, BF-120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 32419 3 S RR and YW 32417 3 S RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maybe I Know 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.
