Vinyl pressings
by The Applejacks · 1964
Like Dreamers Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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.
DRF-33224-T1-1C BU KT 1Side A, runout, variant 1
DRF-33223-T1-1C BB KT 1Side B, runout, variant 1
DRF-33224-T1-1C 1Side A, runout, variant 2
DRF-33223-T1-1C 1Side B, runout, variant 2
DRF - 33224 - T1 - 1CA Side runout variant 1
DRF - 33223 - T1 - 1CB Side runout variant 1
DRF - 33224 - T1 - 1C I 1A Side runout variant 2
DRF - 33223 - T1 - 1C H 1B Side runout variant 2
DRF-33224-T1-1CRunout Side A
DRF-33223-T1-1CRunout Side B
DR.33224Label Side A
DR.33223Label Side B
DRF-33224-TI-ICRunout stamped side A
DRF-33223-TI-ICRunout stamped side B
DR.33224Label Side A
[DR.33223]Label Side B
DR.33224Label Side A
DR.33223Label Side B
DR.33224Label Side A
DR.33223Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca Y7169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | London Records L. 9681First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Ireland | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records HIT-384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-7087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9681First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45-LON 9681First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of Like Dreamers Do are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.11916, released June 5, 1964.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11916, 45-LON 9681, 45 LON 9681, Y7169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-33224-T1-1C BU KT 1 and DRF-33223-T1-1C BB KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
