UK
August 11, 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 22037-1 RD KT 1Runout A side
7XEA 22038-1 RD KT 1Runout B side
7XEA 22037Label A side
7XEA 22038Label B side
Paul JonesThinkin' Ain't For Me
Vinyl pressings
Thinkin' Ain't For Me
by Paul Jones · 1967
11 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Thinkin' Ain't For Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Thinkin' Ain't For Me
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1602
- Format
- 7"
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 22037 45Label Side A
7XEA 22038 45Label Side B
Netherlands
August 1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Label A-Side: (7 XEA 22037)
Label B-Side: (7 XEA 22038)
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EA-4871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1602
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 23 584First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Greece | His Master's Voice 7MG 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice HR.10481First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Nigeria | His Master's Voice 45-POP 1602 NIFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Sweden | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThinkin' Ain't For Me
- BSoftly (La Vita)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thinkin' Ain't For Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Thinkin' Ain't For Me are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Thinkin' Ain't For Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is His Master's Voice POP 1602, released August 11, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Thinkin' Ain't For Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POP 1602, EA-4871, E 23 584, 7MG 227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XEA 22037-1 RD KT 1 and 7XEA 22038-1 RD KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thinkin' Ain't For Me 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.