Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 S 2Runout side A, stamped
EU 640 S 2Runout side B, stamped
EU-639-SLabel side A
EU-640-SLabel side B
The Hep StarsConsolation / Don't
Vinyl pressings
Consolation / Don't
by The Hep Stars · 1966
12 pressings2 countriesBeatRockPop
Consolation / Don't 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 Consolation / Don't
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 S 2Side A runout
EU 640 S 2Side B runout
EU-639-SSide A label
EU-640-SSide B label
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 S 2Runout side-A, stamped
EU 640 S 2Runout side-B, stamped
EU-639-SLabel side-A
EU-640-SLabel side-B
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 SRunout side A, stamped
EU 640 SRunout side B, stamped
EU-639-SLabel side A
EU-640-SLabel side B
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 SRunout side A, stamped
EU 640 SRunout side B, stamped
EU-639-SLabel side A
EU-640-SLabel side B
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- Olga Records SO 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EU 639 SRunout side A, stamped
EU 640 SRunout side B, stamped
EU-639-SLabel side A
EU-640-SLabel side 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 | Germany | Polydor 59 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 59 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Sweden | Olga Records SO 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AConsolation
- BDon't
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Consolation / Don't are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Consolation / Don't are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Consolation / Don't first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Sweden, Germany. One of them is Olga Records SO 33.
How do I tell if my copy of Consolation / Don't is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO 33, 59 077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EU 639 S 2 and EU 640 S 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Consolation / Don't 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.