Italy
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX∙ 550∙ 6∙TI 25∙10∙65Runout side A
XEX∙ 549∙ 2∙TI 25∙10∙65Runout side B
(XEX 550-6/TI)Label side A
(XEX 549-2/TI)Label side B
The BeatlesYesterday / The Night Before
Vinyl pressings
Yesterday / The Night Before
by The Beatles · 1965
12 pressings2 countriesBeatRock & RollPop RockRock
Yesterday / The Night Before was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Yesterday / The Night Before
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Italy
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XEX 550-6-T1 12.X.65Side A, runout, etched
XEX 549-2-T1 12.X.65Side B, runout, etched
XEX 550-6/TISide A, label
XEX 549-2/TISide B, label
Italy
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XEX 550 6 T1 25.10.65Side A
XEX 549 2 T1 25.10.65Side B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
XEX 550-6/T1Label side A
XEX 549-2/T1Label side B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XEX 550 6 T1 25.10.65Side A
XEX 549 2 T1 25.10.65Side B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophon QMSP 16384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
XEX 550-6/T1Label side A
XEX 549-2/T1Label side 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Italy | Parlophon QMSP 16384First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Odeon 2C 006 - 04.454 / Odeon 2C006-044547", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Odeon 2C004-04454 / Odeon 2C 004-04.4547", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Odeon 2C 010 - 04.4547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Odeon 2C 010 - 04.454 / Odeon 2C.010-044547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Parlophone 3C 006 044547", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | Italy | Parlophone 3C 006 04454 / Parlophone 3C 006-044547", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AYesterday2:04
- BThe Night Before2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterday / The Night Before are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Yesterday / The Night Before are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Yesterday / The Night Before first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Italy. One of them is Parlophon QMSP 16384, released October 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterday / The Night Before is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QMSP 16384) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEX∙ 550∙ 6∙TI 25∙10∙65 and XEX∙ 549∙ 2∙TI 25∙10∙65. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterday / The Night Before 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.
