Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Label and Runout A
7AXPA651Label and Runout B
The BeatlesLove Me, Do
Vinyl pressings
Love Me, Do
by The Beatles · 1964
12 pressings2 countriesBeatRockPop
Love Me, 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Love Me, Do
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Label and Runout A
7AXPA651Label and Runout B
Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Label and Runout A
7AXPA651Label and Runout B
Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Label and Runout A
7AXPA651Label and Runout B
Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Runout side A
7AXPA651Runout side B
7AXPA650Label side A
7AXPA651Label side B
Australia
January 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA650Label and Runout A
7AXPA651Label and Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP. 3154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Parlophone A-81057", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Parlophone A-81057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone A.81057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Me, Do2:16
- BI Saw Her Standing There2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me, Do are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Me, Do are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Love Me, Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Parlophone A8105, released January 16, 1964.
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 A8105, NZP. 3154, NZP.3154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7AXPA650 and 7AXPA651. 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.
