UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 533
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2058533 A//1 E 11 2Runout Side A
2058533 B//1 E 12 1Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
I'm Down
by The Hollies · 1974
20 pressings15 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
I'm Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 I'm Down
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A-10642
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA1189Label A Side
7YAPA1190Label B Side
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 533
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 533
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 533
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Parlophone A-10642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2040 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 533First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040 130First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3410First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 533First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Polydor 3-130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Parlophone A-10642First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | Polydor 20585337", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Polydor 2058 5337", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP 19647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP 19647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI'm Down
- BHello Lady Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Down are there?
20 vinyl pressings of I'm Down are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was I'm Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 533.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 533, A-10642, 2040 130, PRO-3410) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058533 A//1 E 11 2 and 2058533 B//1 E 12 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm Down 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.
