US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PHW 22664 4 S FA-Side Runout
PHW 22669 3 S FB-Side Runout
PHW22664Side A Label
PHW22669Side B Label
Paul & PaulaYoung Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Young Lovers
by Paul & Paula · 1963
23 pressings15 countriesRock & RollRock
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 Young Lovers
20 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 14 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 40096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PHW22664Side A Label
PHW22669Side B Label
US
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PHW 22664 4A-Side Runout Variant 1
PHW 22669 3B-Side Runout Variant 1
PHW 22664 5 FA-Side Runout Variant 2
PHW 22669 6 FB-Side Runout Variant 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304016 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
304016 ∇ 1F ∇ 1//420 11 1 4A Side runout, stamped
304016 ∇ 2F ∇ 1//420 11 9B Side runout, stamped
304016 1FA Side label
304016 2FB Side label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304016 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · solid center
- Runout / matrix
304016 ∇ 1P ∇ 1//420 11 1 3A Side runout, stamped
304016 ∇ 2F ∇ 1//420 11 (4)B Side runout, stamped
304016 1FA Side label
304016 2FB Side label
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XS 3126A Side Runout
7XS 3127B Side Runout
40096 AA Side Label
40096 BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Philips BF-21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Philips 40096XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 304016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips 304 016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | Philips 304016 EBFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Israel | Mercury 45-227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Jamaica | Philips 40096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | Philips FL-1083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 304 016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 304 016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 305 500 JFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Philips BF 338017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Scandinavia | Philips BF 304 016 / Philips 304 016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Scandinavia | Philips 304 016 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | South Africa | Philips SSP 848First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips BF 304 016 / Philips 304 016 BF7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Philips 304 016 BF7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Philips BF 304 016 / Philips 304 016 BF7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AYoung Lovers2:29
- BBa-Hey-Be2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Lovers are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Young Lovers are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Young Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 40096.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40096, 304016 BF, BF-21, 40096X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHW 22664 4 S F and PHW 22669 3 S F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
