South Africa
May 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca FM.7540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The ChiffonsHe's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy
Vinyl pressings
He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy
by The Chiffons · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladVocalRock
He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | South Africa | Decca FM.7540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 6146 7037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | RCA OLD - 25007 / RCA OLD-250077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94067", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94067", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music 450927", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music 450927", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 1928 / ZYX Records zyx rec 19287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 94067", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHe's So Fine1:54
- BSweet Talkin' Guy2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
When was He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in South Africa. One of them is Decca FM.7540, released May 1, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FM.7540) 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 He's So Fine / Sweet Talkin' Guy 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.
