Vinyl pressings
by Neil Diamond · 1981
Yesterday's Songs was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 1981, the album's first year, in 14 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.
CBS A 1755 A1Runout (stamped) side A variant 1
CBS A 1755 B1Runout (stamped) side B variant 1
CBS A 1755 A1 X̶P̶S̶ ̶1̶2̶8̶ ̶A̶1̶Runout (stamped) side A variant 2
CBS A 1755 B1 X̶P̶S̶ ̶1̶2̶8̶ ̶B̶1̶Runout (stamped) side B variant 1
CBS A 1755 A1 ̷X̷P̷S̷-̷ ̷1̷2̷8̷ ̷-̷ ̷A̷1̷Runout side A, stamped (scratched out area is etched)
CBS A 1755 B1 ̷X̷P̷S̷-̷ ̷1̷2̷8̷ ̷-̷ ̷B̷1̷Runout side B, stamped (scratched out area is etched)
1T ZSS-168339-2M [TML-S]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
T1 ZSS-168340-1M [TML-S]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
ZSS 168339Label Side A
ZSS 168340Label Side B
p ZSS-168339-2E TML-XRunout side A variation 1
p ZSS-168340-1H TML-SRunout side B variation 1
ZSS 168339-2G TML-MRunout side A variation 2
ZSS-168340-1H p TML-SRunout side B variation 2
ZSS 168339-2D TML-M SSide B Runout
ZSS 168340-1D TML-X SSide A Runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222892First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Brazil | CBS 43.517 / Discos CBS 43.517First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia 18-02604First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | CBS 12504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS A1755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS A1755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | CBS CBS A 1755First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 582First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | CBS 8440First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222 892First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | CBS Columbia CSR 1188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5272First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS A-1755First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS A-1755First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1755First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2228927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
23 vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Songs are listed here, from 14 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS A1755.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS A1755, 18-02604, 43.517, 12504) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS A 1755 A1 and CBS A 1755 B1. 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.
