UK
September 22, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records CRE 278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRE 278 A1 OR B MIKE IS - THE EXCHANGESide A
CRE 278 B1 OR MIKE IS - THE EXCHANGESide B
OasisStand By Me
Vinyl pressings
Stand By Me
by Oasis · 1997
11 pressings3 countriesAlternative RockBritpopRock
Stand By Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Stand By Me
6 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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
September 29, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records CRE 278T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CRE 278 TA - 2 - 1 - 1A-side runout, stamped
CRE 278 TB - 1 - 1 - 1B-side runout, stamped
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records CRE 278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records CTP 278
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Europe
September 22, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Helter Skelter HES 664999 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 664999 20 1A1Side A
01 664999 20 1B1Side B
Netherlands
1997- Label and catalog number
- Helter Skelter 11-004605-20
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Netherlands | Helter Skelter 11-004605-20First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CTP 278First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CRE 278 T12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CTP 27812", Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CRE 278First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1997 | Europe | Helter Skelter HES 664999 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CRE 278First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Creation Records CRE 278TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Big Brother RKID88T12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Creation Records CRE 278T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2021 | UK | Creation Records CRE278T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AStand By Me
- B1(I Got) The Fever
- B2My Sister Lover
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 2021.
When was Stand By Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is Creation Records CRE 278, released September 22, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRE 278, CRE 278T, CTP 278, HES 664999 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRE 278 A1 OR B MIKE IS - THE EXCHANGE and CRE 278 B1 OR MIKE IS - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By Me 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.
