Vinyl pressings
by The Beatles · 1967
Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
73 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 33 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.
7XCE 18415 - 1 HG KT 3Side A, runout, stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18416 - 2 G KT ISide AA, runout, stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18415 - 1 GL KT 3Side A, runout, stamped, variant 2
7XCE 18416 - 2 GM KT 1Side AA, runout, stamped, variant 2
7XCE 18415 -1 00 KT GSide A runout stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18416-2 PG KT 5Side AA runout stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18415 -1 GHA KT 0Side A runout stamped, variant 2
7XCE 18416-2 GH M KT 7Side AA runout stamped, variant 2
7XCE 18415 - 1Side A, runout, stamped
GLRSide A, runout, stamped, sideways
7XCE 18416 - 2 PL KTSide B, runout, stamped
7XCE 18415Side A, label
7XCE 18415-1Side A label
7XCE 18416-2Side AA label
7XCE 18415 -1 GTH KT 5Side A runout stamped,
7XCE 18416-2 GTG KT 1Side AA runout stamped,
7XCE 18415Side A label
7XCE 18416Side AA label
7XCE 18415 -1Side A runout variant 1
7XCE 18416-2Side AA runout variant 1
7XCE 18415 -1 TTC KTSide A runout variant 2
7XCE 18416-2 RGG KTSide AA runout variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | Odeon Pops DTOA 8260First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Argentina | Odeon Pops DTOA 8260First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | Odeon 7-BT-05First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | Odeon 7-BT-05First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records 5810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records 5810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Chile | Odeon MSOD 8650First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Chile | Odeon MSOD-8650First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Ecuador | Odeon 45-87675First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Finland | Parlophone R 5570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AR-16857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 58107", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 58107", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 58107", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 58107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 58107", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Apple Records 58107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Odeon 1677", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Odeon 2C 006 04.4757", Reissue, Single | 7", Reissue, Single |
| 1973 | France | Odeon 2C 004-044757", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Odeon 45BT-937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Odeon 1C 006-04 475 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-04 4757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Argentina | EMI 12607", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Apple Records 58107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records 58107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records A-6299 / Starline A-62997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6299 / Starline X-62997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | US | Starline A-62997", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Australia | Parlophone A-82437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B-58107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records X-6299 / Starline X-62997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records X-6299 / Starline X-62997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | Europe | Parlophone 1A 006-10 4475 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | France | Parlophone 10447577", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Parlophone RP 55707", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1987 | UK | Parlophone R 55707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Parlophone R 5570 / EMI R 55707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Parlophone RP 55707", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X-6299 / Starline X-62997", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 3119 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Capitol Records S7-17697 / CEMA Special Markets S7-176977", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Japan | Apple Records PROT-7017 / Universal Music Group International PROT-70177", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited |
| 2017 | USA, Canada & Europe | Apple Records 0602557385618 / Universal Music Group International 06025573856187", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Odeon 31C 006 04475 Y7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | His Master's Voice R.55707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Ecuador | Odeon 45-876757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Europe | Odeon 1C 006-04 475 M A7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | EMI Pathé Marconi 1044757 / Pathé 10447577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O 23 4367", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Odeon 1C 006-04 475 M / EMI Electrola 1C 006-04 475 M U7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Odeon 1C 006-04 475 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-04 475 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Parlophone 3C 006-044757", Reissue, Single, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AR-16857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AR-16857", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Nicaragua | Odeon 0-01727", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Z. Kwapińska M-211Flexi-disc, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Spain | Odeon 1 J 006-04.475 M / Odeon DSOL 66.0777", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 55707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
154 vinyl pressings of Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane are listed here, from 40 countries, released between 1967 and 2017.
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Parlophone R 5570, released February 17, 1967.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5570, 5810, P 5810, O 23 436) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 18415 - 1 HG KT 3 and 7XCE 18416 - 2 G KT I. 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.
