US
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-078
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHM200078A M1 IFSide A runout
PHM200078B M1 IFSide B runout
Paul & PaulaSing For Young Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Sing For Young Lovers
by Paul & Paula · 1963
17 pressings6 countriesBalladPop
Sing For Young Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Sing For Young Lovers
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS-600-078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 652 026 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
652026 ▽ 1L ▽ 1//420 1Runout side A
652026 ▽ 2L ▽ 1//420Y 11 1Runout side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM-200-078(C)Philips PHM 200-078
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Italy
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 652 026 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Philips PHM-200-078(C) / Philips PHM 200-078First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | Philips 652 026 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Philips 652 026 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Philips PHS-600-078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Philips PHM 200-078First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Philips PHM 200-078 / Philips PHM 200-078(C)LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Philips PHM 200-078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Philips PHS 600-078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Philips SFL-7109 / Philips PHS-600078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Philips PHM 200-078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Philips PHS 600078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM 200-078 / Philips PHM-200-078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips PHM 200-078LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Philips PHM 200-078LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Philips PHM 200-078LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Paula2:25
- A2Hey Baby2:20
- A3Come Softly To Me1:51
- A4Two People In The World2:37
- A5Sweet Baby2:23
- A6Blue Roller Rink2:47
- B1Young Lovers2:29
- B2My Happiness2:12
- B3All The Love2:23
- B4Gee Baby2:2
- B5Don't Let It End1:59
- B6Ba-Hey-Be2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing For Young Lovers are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sing For Young Lovers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Sing For Young Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Italy. One of them is Philips PHM 200-078, released March 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing For Young Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHM 200-078, PHS-600-078, 652 026 BL, PHM-200-078(C)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHM200078A M1 IF and PHM200078B M1 IF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing For 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.
