US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Peter NeroIf Ever I Would Leave You
Vinyl pressings
If Ever I Would Leave You
by Peter Nero · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesBalladEasy ListeningPop
If Ever I Would Leave You was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Ever I Would Leave You
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UCRS - - 9821 - - 1S HSide A runout
UCRS - - 9820 - - 1S HSide B runout
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden INTS 1018
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS 2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UCRS-9820Side A label
UCRS-9821Side B label
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2228RCA Camden CAS 2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Camden CAS 2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | RCA Camden CAS-2228 / RCA Camden CAS 2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | RCA Camden CAS 2228First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Camden INTS 1018First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2228LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Pickwick ACL-7058LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Pickwick ACL-7058LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2228LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Camden CAS 2228LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1If Ever I Would Leave You3:02
- A2Mood Indigo3:14
- A3Speak Low2:45
- A4A Certain Smile3:19
- A5The Most Beautiful Girl In The World2:24
- B1I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter2:48
- B2Scarlet Ribbons2:55
- B3Tangerine3:26
- B4Serenade In Blue3:04
- B5Deep Purple3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Ever I Would Leave You are there?
12 vinyl pressings of If Ever I Would Leave You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was If Ever I Would Leave You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Camden CAS-2228.
How do I tell if my copy of If Ever I Would Leave You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS-2228, INTS 1018, CAS 2228) 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 Ever I Would Leave You 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.
