US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Tcy-14A Phil + Annette mirasound AudioMatrixA-side runout
Backside=#1 Phil + Annette AudioMatrix mirasoundB-side runout
The CrystalsThen He Kissed Me
Vinyl pressings
Then He Kissed Me
by The Crystals · 1963
41 pressings16 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Then He Kissed Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Then He Kissed Me
34 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 15 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.
US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TCY-14A Phil + Annette Audio Matrix MirasoundA side runout
Backside #1 Phil + Annette Audio Matrix MirasoundB side runout
US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TCY-14A Phil+Annette △48971Runout Side A Etched
△48810 Backside #1 Phil+AnnetteRunout Side B Etched
AudioMatrixRunout Both Sides Stamped
[MR in Circle]Runout Both Sides Stamped
US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Tcy-14A Phil + Annette mirasound AudioMatrix(stamped)A-side runout, mostly etched
Backside=#1 Phil + Annette AudioMatrix(stamped) mirasoundB-side runout, mostly etched
US
September 14, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philles Records 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Tcy-14A Phil + Annette [unreadable] AudioMatrix [stamped]Side A runout, mostly etched
Backside=#1 Phil + Annette AudioMatrix [stamped] [unreadable]Side B runout, mostly etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HL-2135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Belgium | London Records 5.447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Philles Records PH. 115First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | London Records HL-U 9773 / London American Recordings HL-U 9773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | London Records HL 9773 / London American Recordings HLU 9773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | France | Disques London HLU 80.044First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | London Records DL 20 719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | London Records HLU 9773 / London American Recordings HLU 9773First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT-235First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | London American Recordings HLU 9773First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.866 / London American Recordings NZL.866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Rhodesia | Continental Records PD 7 8767First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Continental Records Pd 7-8767First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | London Records HL 9773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.9773, / London Records HL-U.9773,First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | London Records 1157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Continental Records PD 7-87677", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Philles Records 1157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Philles Records 1157", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Philles Records 1157", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Philles Records 1157", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThen He Kissed Me2:30
- BBrother Julius2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Then He Kissed Me are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Then He Kissed Me are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Then He Kissed Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Philles Records 115, released September 14, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Then He Kissed Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 115, HL-U 9773, HL-U.9773,, HLU 9773) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Tcy-14A Phil + Annette mirasound AudioMatrix and Backside=#1 Phil + Annette AudioMatrix mirasound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Then He Kissed Me 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.
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