US
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MSI.Co Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO-3857 F/WEtched Side A
SO-3707 F/WEtched Side B
S.O. 3857Label Side A
S.O. 3707Label Side B
The Five AmericansWestern Union / Now That It's Over
Vinyl pressings
Western Union / Now That It's Over
by The Five Americans · 1967
27 pressings15 countriesGarage RockRock
Western Union / Now That It's Over 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Western Union / Now That It's Over
25 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 14 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Southern Plastics pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO-3857 F/W Nashville Matrix AB-118Runout Side A etched, variant 1
RRS-Dallas SO-3707 5 Nashville MatrixRunout Side B etched, variant 1
SO-3857 Nashville Matrix AB-118Runout Side A etched, variant 2
RRS-Dallas SO-3707 5 Nashville MatrixRunout Side B etched, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO-3857 (MR) Δ65741Runout side A etched, MR in circle stamped
SO-3707 (MR) Δ65740Runout side B etched, MR in circle stamped
S.O. 3857Label side A
S.O. 3707Label side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Gold/Orange Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
S.O. 3857A-side Label
S.O. 3707B-side Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · dark orange
- Runout / matrix
AB-118 SO 3857 Nashville MatrixRunout Side A etched; (Nashville Matrix, stamped)
AB-118 SO-3707 5 Nashville MatrixRunout Side B etched; (Nashville Matrix, stamped)
S.O. 3857Label Side A
S.O. 3707Label Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Abnak Records AB-118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records FK-1747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Abnak Records AB-118First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Canada | Abnak Records AB-118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stateside SSF 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1967 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14624First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | Disques Vogue J 35144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | Disques Vogue J 35144x45First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records TOP-1156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-1747First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Rhodesia | Stateside JSS-1130First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | Stateside JSS-1130First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | Abnak Records H-182 / Hispavox H-182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Spain | Abnak Records H/182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Copacabana 1312 / Copacabana Compacto 13127", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Abnak Records AB-1187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWestern Union2:20
- BNow That It's Over2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Western Union / Now That It's Over are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Western Union / Now That It's Over are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Western Union / Now That It's Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Abnak Records AB-118, released January 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Western Union / Now That It's Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-118, SS 2012, FK-1747, DV 14624) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SO-3857 F/W and SO-3707 F/W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Western Union / Now That It's Over 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.