Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 446
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 445 AS (Circled 2)Runout Side A
AM 446BS (Circled 2) 0Runout Side B
AM 446 ASLabel Side A
AM 446 BSLabel Side B
The RaesQue Sera, Sera
Vinyl pressings
Que Sera, Sera
by The Raes · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Que Sera, Sera was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Que Sera, Sera
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 5602
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMRS 1219
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 5602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records DJAM 446
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM 446-ASSide A, in wax
AM 446-AMSide B, in wax
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records DJ AM 446
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM 446 ASSide A Etching Stamp
AM 446 AMSide B Etching Stamp
AM 446 ASSide A, label
AM 446 AMSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM 446First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records DJAM 446First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records DJ AM 446First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 5602First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1219First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 5602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM-446 / A&M Records AM 4467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 68897", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 1959-S7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 1959-S7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AQue Sera, Sera3:20
- BAre You The Boy2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Que Sera, Sera are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Que Sera, Sera are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Que Sera, Sera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, Europe, South Africa, Spain. One of them is A&M Records AM 446.
How do I tell if my copy of Que Sera, Sera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 446, AMS 5602, AMRS 1219, DJAM 446) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 445 AS (Circled 2) and AM 446BS (Circled 2) 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Que Sera, Sera 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.
