UK
June 23, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
LuluLet's Pretend
Vinyl pressings
Let's Pretend
by Lulu · 1967
38 pressings25 countriesPop
Let's Pretend was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Let's Pretend
30 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 21 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.
UK
June 23, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31588-1 KTA-side runout
7XCA 31589-1 KTB-side runout
7XCA 31588A-side label
7XCA 31589B-side label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 23 561Columbia 45-DW 6590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31588-1A-side runout area
7XCA 31589-1B-side runout area
7XCA 31 588A-side center label
7XCA 31 589B-side center label
Hong Kong
June 23, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 31588-1 KTA-side runout
7XCA 31589-1 KTB-side runout
7XCA 31588A-side label
7XCA 31589B-side label
Turkey
June 23, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 45-LA 4285Odeon LA 4285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
October 23, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCMQ 7077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
7XCA-31589-T1 - 17-10-67Runout Side A
7XCA-31588-T1 - 17-10-67Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia DO-5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia DO-5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia DO-5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Barbados | Parlophone DB 8221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Chile | Odeon MSOD 8715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Columbia CF 116First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | France | Columbia CF 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 561 / Columbia 45-DW 6590First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 382First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 382First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 382First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | India | Columbia 45-DB 8221First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10521First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10521First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Columbia DB 8221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Odeon OR-18037", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-50157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Lebanon | Columbia SCRL 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-606687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet's Pretend
- BTo Sir With Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was Let's Pretend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Hong Kong, Turkey, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8221, released June 23, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Pretend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8221, C 23 561, 45-LA 4285, SCMQ 7077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Pretend 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.
