US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 11090Tangerine Records ABC 11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRC-318-A X XRunout Side A
TRC-328-A ߁߂ς٢߂Runout Side B
TRC 328ALabel Side A
TRC 318ALabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Eleanor Rigby / Understanding
by Ray Charles · 1968
27 pressings16 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Eleanor Rigby / Understanding 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 Eleanor Rigby / Understanding
24 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 13 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
- ABC Records 45-11090Tangerine Records 45-11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRC-318-A- LWA-Side Runout Etching
TRC-328-A- LWB-Side Runout Etching
45-TRC-328 AA-Side Label
45-TRC-318 AB-Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRC-318-A-Runout, side A, etched
TRC-328-A-Runout, side B, etched
AMP TRC-318ALabel side A
AMP TRC-328ALabel side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 11090Tangerine Records 11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TRC-3̶1̶8̶-̶A̶ ̶ 328-A MR △71586Runout A etched MR stamped
TRC-3̶2̶8̶-̶A̶ 318-A MR △71587Runout B etched MR stamped
45-TRC-328ALabel A
45-TRC-318ALabel B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11090Tangerine Records 45-11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRC 328ASide A label
TRC 318ASide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11090Tangerine Records 45-11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Ampar MK-2384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Canada | Sparton P 1673First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Denmark | ABC Records SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Denmark | ABC Records SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Philips 320 085 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Philips 320 085 BFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Ireland | Stateside SS(I)2120First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Norway | Stateside SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | ABC-Paramount H 338 / Hispavox H - 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | ABC-Paramount H 338 / Hispavox H - 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Sweden | Stateside SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Turkey | Sahibinin Sesi 45-AX 4419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SS 2120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | ABC Records ABCg 900097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | ABC Records HIT-15347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Palacio 45-13.0517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEleanor Rigby2:56
- BUnderstanding3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eleanor Rigby / Understanding are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Eleanor Rigby / Understanding are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Eleanor Rigby / Understanding first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC 11090.
How do I tell if my copy of Eleanor Rigby / Understanding is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC 11090, 45-11090, 11090, SS 2120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRC-318-A X X and TRC-328-A ߁߂ς٢߂. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eleanor Rigby / Understanding 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.
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