France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Olivia Newton-JohnIf Not For You
Vinyl pressings
If Not For You
by Olivia Newton-John · 1971
32 pressings17 countriesPop RockPop
If Not For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 If Not For You
30 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 17 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
February 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Pronged Centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | Polydor 2160021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Interfusion ITFK-4158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2001 156First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2001 156First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001156First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N25543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR20.152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor DP-1793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor DP-1793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | Polydor 1701-2085First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFK-4158First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Philippines | Festival Records FEL-5208 / Festival Records ITFK-4158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Novola P-687", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AIf Not For You2:50
- BThe Biggest Clown2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Not For You are there?
32 vinyl pressings of If Not For You are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was If Not For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, UK, US, Yugoslavia and more. One of them is Polydor 2001156.
How do I tell if my copy of If Not For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001156, 7N.25543, 7N 25543, 55281) 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 If Not For You 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.
