UK
July 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N15919. B1 △ HSide A runout, stamped
7N15919. B2 △ HSide B runout, stamped
7N.15919-ASide A label
7N.15919-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
See My Friend
by The Kinks · 1965
27 pressings14 countriesPsychedelic RockRhythm & BluesPop RockRock
See My Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 See My Friend
25 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N15919 B̶1̶ Δ H A2Stamped, side A, A2 etched variant 1
7N15919 B1 Δ H 5Stamped, side B, 5 etched variant 1
7N15919 A1 Δ H KT 1Stamped, side A, KT 1 etched variant 2
7N15919 B1 Δ H 6 KT 1Stamped, side B, 6 KT 1 etched variant 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N15919 A1 Δ HRunout - Side A
7N15919 B1 Δ HRunout - Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N15919 A1 Δ HSide A runout, stamped variant 1
7N15919 B1 Δ HSide B runout, stamped variant 1
7N15919 A1 Δ H 2B KT 1Side A runout, stamped, 2B KT 1 etched variant 2
7N15919 B2 Δ H R KT 1Side B runout, stamped, R KT 1 etched variant 2
UK
July 30, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.15919
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Pye Records PYE 789First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Pye Records 7N 15919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14397 P / Pye Records DV 14397 PFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Greece | Pye Records GP 3223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Pye Records LL 816 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Disques Vogue 7N 15919 / Negram 7N 15919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Disques Vogue 7N 15919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Disques Vogue 7N.15919 / Negram 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 15919First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Sweden | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Records 7N.15919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue 45-PV. 152137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Pye Records PY 517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASee My Friend
- BNever Met A Girl Like You Before
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of See My Friend are there?
27 vinyl pressings of See My Friend are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was See My Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N.15919, released July 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of See My Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N.15919, 7N 15919, 0409, AP-1149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N15919. B1 △ H and 7N15919. B2 △ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is See My Friend 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.
