US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Gotham G-304
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
The CaprisGod Only Knows / That's What You're Doing To Me
Vinyl pressings
God Only Knows / That's What You're Doing To Me
by The Capris · 1953
17 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRock
God Only Knows was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 God Only Knows
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Gotham G-304
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Gotham G-304First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Gotham G-304First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Gotham G-73047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Gotham G-73047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Gotham G-73047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | Gotham G-73047", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | 20th Century G-73047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Lost Nite Records L-1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Lost Nite Records LN 1127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Collectables COL 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Lost Nite Records L-1127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records L-1127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records L-1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records L 1127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records L-1127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Gotham G-73047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGod Only Knows
- BThat's What You're Doing To Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God Only Knows are there?
17 vinyl pressings of God Only Knows are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1953 and 1980.
When was God Only Knows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Gotham G-304.
How do I tell if my copy of God Only Knows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-304) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is God Only Knows 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.