US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 4Z9 04176
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Patti LabelleIf Only You Knew
Vinyl pressings
If Only You Knew
by Patti LaBelle · 1983
13 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
If Only You Knew was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Only You Knew
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS4 04248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 4Z9 04176
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS4 04248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records AE7 1816
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 171558Label both sides
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records TA 4288
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 12006 (4Z9 04176)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records 12EXP 04176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIRA 3998First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Philadelphia International Records TA 4288First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4Z9 04176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4Z9 04176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS4 04248First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS4 04248First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Philadelphia International Records AE7 1816First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 10377", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 10377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Philadelphia International Records A42887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Philadelphia International Records A42887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIf Only You Knew3:47
- BI'll Never, Never Give Up3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Only You Knew are there?
13 vinyl pressings of If Only You Knew are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was If Only You Knew first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records 4Z9 04176.
How do I tell if my copy of If Only You Knew is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4Z9 04176, ZS4 04248, AE7 1816, TA 4288) 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 Only You Knew 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.
