Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 12 243 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 12243 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
C 12243 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
12 243 ALabel side A
12 243 BLabel side B
The KinksYou Really Got Me
Vinyl pressings
You Really Got Me
by The Kinks · 1972
13 pressings2 countriesPop RockRock
You Really Got Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 You Really Got Me
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Pye Records 12 243 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Pye Records FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | PRT FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | RK Records RK 10277", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | PRT FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Pye Records FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Pye Records FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | PRT FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | PRT FBS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Old Gold OG 94087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AYou Really Got Me2:12
- BAll Day And All Of The Night2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Really Got Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of You Really Got Me are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was You Really Got Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Pye Records 12 243 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of You Really Got Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 243 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 12243 A-1 Made in Germany and C 12243 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Really Got 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.
