UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 4-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
7834 2Runout A, etched
7835Runout B, etched
7834Label A
7835Label B
Vinyl pressings
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
by The Marmalade · 1968
40 pressings24 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
34 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7834Stamped side A. Variant 1
78352Stamped side B. Variant 1
7834-4 KTEtched side A. Variant 2
7835-4 KTEtched side B. Variant 2
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
7835B-side runout, stamped
7834 2A-side runout, stamped
7834Label Side A
7835Label Side B
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7834-4 KT 1 AAVariant 1 runout A, etched
7835-4 KT 1 AJVariant 1 runout B, etched
7834-4 1 KT RVariant 2 runout A, etched
7835-4 1 KT 1 ATVariant 2 runout B, etched
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
7834-4 1 KT ESide A runout
7835-4 1 KT KSide B runout
7834Side A label
7835Side B label
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS 3892
- Format
- 7" · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
7834=5 1 9Side A stamped
7835=5 11 9Side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | CBS 22.039First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Denmark | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Epic 5-10428First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461216First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Norway | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Norway | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Portugal | CBS 3892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Rhodesia | CBS SSC.989First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | CBS 38927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 5-104287", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS 5867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOb-La-Di Ob-La-Da
- BChains
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS 3892, released December 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3892, 5-10428, BA-221600, 22.039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7834 2 and 7835. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da 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.
