US
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6392
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
w 65C-9624-11 LW ATA Runout
w 65C-9625-11 AT LWB Runout
65C-9624A Label
65C-9625B Label
Mary WellsDear Lover / Can't You See (You're Losing Me)
Vinyl pressings
Dear Lover / Can't You See (You're Losing Me)
by Mary Wells · 1965
17 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Dear Lover 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 Dear Lover
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
65C-9624Label, side A
65C-9625Label, side B
US
December 29, 1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
65C-9624-1 B LW AT 3A runout etched, except "B" stamped
65C-9625-1 AT LW 3B runout etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
65C-9625-21 AT LW ∆59921-X W MRSide A, runout
65C-9625Side A, label
65C-9624Side B, label
Canada
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records atco-6392
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Canada
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records ATCO. 6392X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6392First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Canada | ATCO Records atco-6392First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO. 6392XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6392First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | Australia | Atlantic AK-12667", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Atlantic Atl. 70.1577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-12667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Atlantic Atl. 70.1577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic AT.40677", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic AT.40677", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 45-63927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | ATCO Records 45-63927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 102547", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 102547", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 102547", 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADear Lover2:09
- BCan't You See (You're Losing Me)2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear Lover are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Dear Lover are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1972.
When was Dear Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6392, released December 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6392, atco-6392, ATCO. 6392X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, w 65C-9624-11 LW AT and w 65C-9625-11 AT LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear Lover 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.
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