UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17144-1NRunout A
7XCE 17145-1NRunout B
ZTTax Code (Variant 1)
MTTax Code (Variant 2)
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Do
by The Beatles · 1962
29 pressings11 countriesBeatRockPop
Love Me Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Love Me Do
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17144-1NRunout A
7XCE 17145-1NRunout B
7XCE 17144-1N P ZT 1Runout A
7XCE 17145-1N A ZT 1Runout B
UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17144-1N MP ZT 1A Side Runout variant 1
7XCE 17145-1N MP ZT 1B Side Runout variant 1
7XCE 17144-1N MP ZT 1 C RNA Side Runout variant 2
7XCE 17145-1N MP ZT 1 K RDB Side Runout variant 2
UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17144-1N ZT 1Runout A
7XCE 17145-1N ZT 1Runout B
7XCE 17144 45Label A
7XCE 17145 45Label B
UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Crossover
UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 4949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17144 - 1NA Side Runout - stamped.
7XCE 17145 - 1NB Side Runout - stamped.
ZPTA Side Runout tax code
7XCE 17144 45A Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 49497", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 49497", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Parlophone 45-R 4949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Nigeria | Parlophone 45-R 4949 NI7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Nigeria | Parlophone 45-R 4949 NI7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Pakistan | Parlophone 45 R-49497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Parlophone R 49497", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records 720767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 720767", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Capitol Records S7-56785 / CEMA Special Markets S7-567857", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1993 | US | Capitol Records S7-56785 / CEMA Special Markets S7-567857", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mispress, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mispress, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Worldwide | Parlophone 45-R 4949 / Parlophone 45-R 47147", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2012 | Japan | Parlophone TOJP-40002 / Parlophone 45-R 49497", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Riko7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Parlophone 45-R 49497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove Me Do
- BP.S. I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Do are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Love Me Do are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1962 and 2012.
When was Love Me Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Parlophone 45-R 4949, released October 5, 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-R 4949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 17144-1N and 7XCE 17145-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Me Do 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.
