Italy
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariston AR/00680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Mike BerryDon't Be Cruel / It's All Over
Vinyl pressings
Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over
by Mike Berry · 1975
10 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over
8 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 198 A-1USide A - Stamped
YRAK 198 B-1USide B - Stamped
KEVSide B - Etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 13 906 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 13906 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 13906 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 13 906 ALabel A
S 13 906 BLabel B
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PE 22888 ARunout side A
PE 22888 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Hansa International 13 906 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Movieplay SN-20.969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40432First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-40432First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Ariston AR/00680First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Carrere 49.1067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Stateside TSS-41547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Be Cruel4:17
- BIt's All Over2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Ariston AR/00680, released April 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR/00680, RAK 198, MCA-40432, 13 906 AT) 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 Don't Be Cruel / It's All Over 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.