Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CS-6029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Paul & PaulaHey Paula / Young Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Hey Paula / Young Lovers
by Paul & Paula · 1974
14 pressings10 countriesBalladVocalPop
Hey Paula / Young Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hey Paula / Young Lovers
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CS-6029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CS 6029 AM SNBRunout side A
CS 6029 BM SNBRunout side B
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 13 014 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Victor JET-22077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Victor JET-22077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury CS-6029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury CS-6029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | Philips 61680137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 6168 0137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Philips 6168 0137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Netherlands | BR Music 450197", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Universum Music 450197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music 450197", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Universum Music 450197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Philips 6170 0997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Philips 872 878-77", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHey Paula2:25
- BYoung Lovers2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Paula / Young Lovers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hey Paula / Young Lovers are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Hey Paula / Young Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada. One of them is Mercury CS-6029.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Paula / Young Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS-6029) 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 Hey Paula / Young Lovers 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.
