UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4300
- Format
- LP, Album
Ronnie AldrichThe Way We Were
Vinyl pressings
The Way We Were
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1974
10 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningPop
The Way We Were was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Way We Were
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
India
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4300
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 334300
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-13022-1WRunout Area Side A
ZAL-13023-1WRunout Area Side B
Venezuela
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP-44209
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records SP 44209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | India | Decca PFS 4300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Decca PFS 334300First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca PFS 4300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records SP 44209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Venezuela | London Records SP-44209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Greece | Decca PFS 4300LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Uruguay | London Records 62-44209LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca PFS 4300LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | London Records SP 44209 / Daro Internacional SP 44209LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love's Theme
- A2The Way We Were
- A3Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- A4I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
- A5Top Of The World
- A6Have You Heard
- B1Last Time I Saw Him
- B2What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
- B3Vado Via
- B4Wave
- B5Happiness Is Me And You
- B6Dark Lady
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way We Were are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Way We Were are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Way We Were first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Canada, India and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4300.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way We Were is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4300, SP 44209, PFS 334300, SP-44209) 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 The Way We Were 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.
