US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHW1-38501-5 MRMatrix / Runout Side A
PHW1-3 7503-3- MRMatrix / Runout Side B
PHW1-38501Label Side A
PHW1-37503Label Side B
The Four SeasonsOpus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me) / Beggars Parade
Vinyl pressings
Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me) / Beggars Parade
by The Four Seasons · 1966
14 pressings9 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Opus 17 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Opus 17
13 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 9 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PHW38501 8 MRA-side runout, variant 1
PHW37503 10 MRB-side runout, variant 1
PHW38501-5A-side runout, variant 2
PHW37503 01 MRB-side runout, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHW 38501 1A-side runout, stamped
PHW 37503 1B-side runout, stamped
PHW1-38501A-side label
PHW1-37503B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1493Philips 304102 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single
- Runout / matrix
304102 1FSide A Label
304102 2FSide B Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1493Philips 304102 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single
- Runout / matrix
304102 1FSide A Label
304102 2FSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips BF-261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Philips PH. 40370First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Mexico | Philips 45/0698 / Philips 304102 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Philips 304 102 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Philips BF 304102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Philips 304. 102BF / Philips 304 102 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1493 / Philips 304102 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1493 / Philips 304102 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Single · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40370First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40370First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Philips SSP 926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Philips 403707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOpus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)2:33
- BBeggars Parade2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Opus 17 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Opus 17 are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Opus 17 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Philips 40370.
How do I tell if my copy of Opus 17 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40370, BF 1493, SSP 926, BF-261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHW1-38501-5 MR and PHW1-3 7503-3- MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Opus 17 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.
