Vinyl pressings
by Neil Diamond · 1977
Desirée / Once In A While was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
25 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 18 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.
ZSS 163523 1F T TML-SVariant 1 Side A deadwax, etched, TML-S stamped
ZSS 163524 1F T TML-SVariant 1 Side B deadwax, etched, TML-S stamped
ZSS 163523 1E T TML-M TIIVariant 2 Side A deadwax, etched, TML-S stamped
T ZSS 163524 1F T TML-SVariant 2 Side B deadwax, etched, TML-S stamped
ZSS 163523 1F TML-S S1A) runout
ZSS 163524 1F T TML-S SSB) runout
ZSS 163523Label A
ZSS 163524Label B
ZSS 163523 1D TML-S pRunout side A, variant 1
ZSS 163524 1C TML-S pRunout side B, variant 1
ZSS 163523 1D ML-S pRunout side A, variant 2
ZSS 163524 1C TML-M pRunout side B, variant 2
CBS-S-5869-A-1 20 DEtched/stamped runout, side A. Variant 1
CBS-S-5869-B-2 12 ΛEtched/stamped runout, side B. Variant 1
CBS.S.5869.A-2Etched runout, side A. Variant 2
CBS-S. 5869.B-3Etched runout, side B. Variant 2
CBS-S-5869-A-1 C DRunout side A
CBS-S-5869-B-1 1 4 ARunout side B
S CBS 5869 A *Label side A
S CBS 5869 B *Label side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Discos CBS 22.959First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS BA 222358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia 3-10657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | CBS 11190First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5869 / CBS CBS 5869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5869 / CBS 5869First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Greece | CBS CBS 5869First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS CBS 5862First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Philippines | CBS/Sony S-1127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | CBS CBS 5869First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | CBS SSC 1650First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
26 vinyl pressings of Desirée / Once In A While are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Columbia 3-10657.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-10657, S CBS 5869, CBS 5869, 22.959) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 163523 1F T TML-S and ZSS 163524 1F T TML-S. 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.
