UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-D 1220
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
A side - EPMD-40576-IC
B side - EPMD-40577-IC
Pat BooneSide By Side
Vinyl pressings
Side By Side
by Pat Boone · 1958
14 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Side By Side was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Side By Side
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records EZA-7516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPM1158 7XLON727Side A Label
EPM1159 7XLON728Side B Label
India
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-D, 1220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records EZA-7516First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | India | London Records RE-D, 1220First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | London Records RE-D 1220First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records EZA-7516 / London Records EZA 75167", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records EZA-75167", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Sweden | Dot Records DEP 6017", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RE-D 12207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1959 | UK | London Records RE-D 1220 / London American Recordings RE-D 12207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DEP-10767", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DEP 1076 / Dot Records DEP-10767", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Sweden | Dot Records DEP 6017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-D 12207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Dot Records DEP-10767", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | New Zealand | London Records REM-D 12207", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1You Can't Be True2:18
- A2My Happiness2:30
- B2Now Is The Hour2:23
- B2Side By Side2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Side By Side are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Side By Side are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Side By Side first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Australia, India. One of them is London Records RE-D 1220.
How do I tell if my copy of Side By Side is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-D 1220, EZA-7516, RE-D, 1220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A side - EPMD-40576-IC and B side - EPMD-40577-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Side By Side 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.
