US
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mascot Records 45-M-123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-3000Side A Label
M-3001Side B Label
The PastelsBeen So Long / My One And Only Dream
Vinyl pressings
Been So Long / My One And Only Dream
by The Pastels · 1957
14 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopBlues
Been So Long / My One And Only Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Been So Long / My One And Only Dream
7 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M 3000 45Side A runout
M 3001 45Side B runout
M-3000Side A label
M-3001Side B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-3000Side A label
M-3001Side B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-3000Side A Label
M-3001Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Argo 5287
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-3000Side A Label
M-3001Side B Label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8222X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Reo 8222XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Reo 8222First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5287First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5287First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5287First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 5287First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Argo 52877", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Mascot Records 45-M-123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Japan | Argo 52877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-910367", 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips 35287 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Cadet 52877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet 52877" | 7" |
| ? | US | Golden Goodies 52877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABeen So Long2:48
- BMy One And Only Dream
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Been So Long / My One And Only Dream are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Been So Long / My One And Only Dream are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1984.
When was Been So Long / My One And Only Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Mascot Records 45-M-123, released November 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Been So Long / My One And Only Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-M-123, 5287, 8222X, 8222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-3000 and M-3001. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Been So Long / My One And Only Dream 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.