Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 103
- Format
- 7"
The PearlsYou Came, You Saw, You Conquered / Third Finger, Left Hand
Vinyl pressings
You Came, You Saw, You Conquered / Third Finger, Left Hand
by The Pearls · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
You Came, You Saw, You Conquered 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 Came, You Saw, You Conquered
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
August 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1254 A-2U
BELL 1254 B-1U
UK
August 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1254 A-2U
BELL 1254 B-1U
UK
August 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Ireland
August 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1254 A-2U KTSide A Stamped
BELL 1254 B-1U KTSide B Stamped
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 101
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Bell Records 2008 103First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records Bell 45.3427", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Netherlands | BR Music 453077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Europe | BR Music 453077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AYou Came, You Saw, You Conquered
- BThird Finger, Left Hand
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Came, You Saw, You Conquered are there?
11 vinyl pressings of You Came, You Saw, You Conquered are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1989.
When was You Came, You Saw, You Conquered first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records 2008 103.
How do I tell if my copy of You Came, You Saw, You Conquered is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2008 103, BELL 1254, 2008 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Came, You Saw, You Conquered 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.