Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1 C 006-81 394Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 394
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
RaspberriesLet's Pretend
Vinyl pressings
Let's Pretend
by Raspberries · 1972
18 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Let's Pretend was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Let's Pretend
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Guatemala
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006-81 394
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1 C 006-81 394 / Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 394First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 3546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81 394First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F3546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11.1677", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 81394 / EMI 3C 006 813947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-81.3947", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records P-3546 / Capitol Records PRO 66297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Capitol Records 22177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records 35467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-103287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records 35467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records 35467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records 35467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records 35467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-101637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALet's Pretend2:51
- BEvery Way I Can2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Let's Pretend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Guatemala, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is EMI Electrola 1 C 006-81 394.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Pretend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 006-81 394, 3546, 5C 006-81 394, F3546) 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 Let's Pretend 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.
