UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.32744Side A label, inverted
DR.31868Side B label, inverted
The BachelorsI Believe
Vinyl pressings
I Believe
by The Bachelors · 1964
26 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningVocalPop
I Believe 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.
How to spot a first pressing of I Believe
24 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Unboxed
- Runout / matrix
DRF - 32744 - T1 - 1CSide A runout Stamped
DRF - 31868 - T1 - 1CSide B runout Stamped
DR.32744Side A label, inverted
DR.31868Side B label, inverted
UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Unboxed
- Runout / matrix
DRF - 32744 - T1 - 1CA-side stamped
DRF - 31868 - T1 - 1CB-side stamped
DR.32744Side A label, inverted
DR 31868Side B label, inverted
UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-32744-T1-1CSide A Runout, Stamped
DRF-31868-T1-1CSide B Runout, Stamped
DR.32744Side A label, inverted
DR.31868Side B label, inverted
UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF - 32744 - T1 - 1CA-side stamped
DRF - 31868 - T1 - 1CB-side stamped
DR.32744Side A label, inverted
DR.31868Side B label, inverted
UK
March 13, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-32744-T1-1C H KT 2DStamped Runout, Side A
DRF-31868-T1-1C M KT 2DStamped Runout, Side B
DR.32744Label, Side A, Inverted
DR.31868Label, Side B, Inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca Y 7153First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Belgium | Decca 23.508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Decca F 11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Decca F 11857 / Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Decca DL25137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.283First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM 7-7068First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-7068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca FM. 7-7068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Sweden | Decca F 11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca F 118577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca F 118577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Believe
- BHappy Land
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Believe are there?
26 vinyl pressings of I Believe are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was I Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.11857, released March 13, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of I Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11857, Y 7153, 23.508, F 11857) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.32744 and DR.31868. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Believe 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.
