Vinyl pressings
by Mashmakhan · 1970
As The Years Go By was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
22 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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.
ZSS153846-1FSide A Runout, Variant 1
ZSS153847-1FSide B Runout, Variant 1
ZS S 153846-1G TIISide A Runout, Variant 2
ZS S 153847-1G TIISide B Runout, Variant 2
JZSS153846-1A pA side deadwax - stamped
J ZSS153847-1A pB side deadwax - stamped
ZSS 153846A side label
ZSS 153847B side label
ZSS 153846-1B [sII]A side deadwax - stamped [etched]
ZS S 153847-1B [sII]B side deadwax - stamped [etched]
ZSS 153846A side label
ZSS 153847B side label
JZSS 153846A side label
JZSS 153847B side label
ZSS 153846-1BA side deadwax - stamped
ZS S 153847-1BB side deadwax - stamped
JZSS 153846A side label
JZSS 153847B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia C4-2924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Costa Rica | CBS 10566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Epic 5-10634First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Epic 5-10634First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82079First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82079First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82079First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Epic ESO.7034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS S 5170First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Epic 0217", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | Epic ES - 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | CBS BA 3012867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Israel | CBS 51707" | 7" |
| ? | Japan | Epic ECPB-2457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Epic 06SP 937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Epic 70837" | 7" |
| ? | Singapore | CBS 2-6347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
30 vinyl pressings of As The Years Go By are listed here, from 17 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Epic 5-10634, released June 12, 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-10634, S 5170, C4-2924, 10566) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS153846-1F and ZSS153847-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
