Canada
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1797X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Guess WhoBelieve Me
Vinyl pressings
Believe Me
by The Guess Who · 1966
12 pressings6 countriesBeatRock
Believe Me 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 Believe Me
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60581 1B IRunout Side A
60522 1B A1 IRunout Side B
60581Label Side A
60522Label Side B
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60581-12131A -1C HSide A runout:
60522-1213B -1C HSide B runout:
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
60581Label
60522Label
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE 12131
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60581-12131.A -1C HRunout A, etched except stamped: H
60522-12131B -1C HRunout B, etched except stamped: H
60581Label A
60522Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | W & G WG-S-2628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Scepter Records JK 1288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN 7507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | CNR A 9039First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Peru | Corona C-3001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Quality 1797XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Scepter Records SCE 12131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABelieve Me2:46
- BBaby Feelin'2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Believe Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Believe Me are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Believe Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Canada, US, Australia, Greece and more. One of them is Quality 1797X, released February 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Believe Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1797X, SCE 12131, WG-S-2628, JK 1288) 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 Believe 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.
