Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus NN-9005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Mfg Nimbus 9
- Runout / matrix
NN-9005-A-2 TGA side etched runout
NN-9005-B-2 TGB side etched runout
NN-9005-AA side label
NN-9005-BB side label
The Guess WhoThese Eyes
Vinyl pressings
These Eyes
by The Guess Who · 1969
35 pressings20 countriesClassic RockRockFunk / Soul
These Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 These Eyes
29 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 19 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.
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nimbus NN-9005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Mfg RCA Limited
- Runout / matrix
NN-9005-A-2 TGA side etched runout
NN-9005-B-2 TGB side etched runout
NN-9005-AA side label
NN-9005-BB side label
US
February 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing, Cirrus Credit
- Runout / matrix
XPKS-5918A Side Label
XPKS-5919B Side Label
XPKS-5918--1S(stamped) -C(scribed)A side deadwax
XPKS-5919--1S(stamped) A1A R(scribed)B side deadwax
US
February 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XPKS-5̶9̶1̶8̶ - - 2S 4905 A4 IA side runout stamped
XPKS-5̶9̶1̶9̶ - - 2S 4906 A3 IB side runout stamped
XPKS-4905A side label
XPKS-4906B side label
UK
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X2+PW+9+524+ASide A, Stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
REtched onto deadwax on both sides
XPKS-4905A Side Label
XPKS-4906B Side Label
XPKS-5918--1S(stamped) A3C(etched)A side deadwax
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16202First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Nimbus NN-9005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Nimbus NN-9005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Chile | RCA Victor 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | El Salvador | RCA 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | El Salvador | RCA 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.608First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Greece | RCA Victor Sg 08First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor N 1577First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | RCA Victor JBN 1577First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Jamaica | RCA Victor 74-0102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | RCA SS-1891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-28627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Nimbus 9 NN-90057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor 74-01027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor 74-01027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 74-01027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThese Eyes3:45
- BLightfoot3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of These Eyes are there?
35 vinyl pressings of These Eyes are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was These Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Canada, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Nimbus NN-9005.
How do I tell if my copy of These Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NN-9005, 74-0102, RCA 1832, LC-16202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NN-9005-A-2 TG and NN-9005-B-2 TG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is These Eyes 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.
