US
October 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441Twin/Tone Records TTR 8441
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TTR- 8441-A MASTERDISK HW S-12679Runout Groove Side A
TTR- 8441-B S-12680Runout Groove Side B
Vinyl pressings
Let It Be
by The Replacements · 1984
17 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockPower PopPunkIndie Rock
Let It Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Let It Be
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- Zippo Records ZONG 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZONG-002-A2 WMT A PORKY PRIME CUT NO HEAVY POSINGSide A
ZONG-002-B2 WMT PAMONT I'M SORRY I'M NOT AT HOME...Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Zippo Records ZONG 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZONG-002-A2. 1 MT. DAMONT A PORKY PRIME CUT. NO HEAVY POSING.Side A runout
ZONG-002-B2. 1 MT. DAMONT I'M SORRY I'M NOT AT HOME... USide B runout
ZONG 002-ASide A label
ZONG 002-BSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Zippo Records ZONG-002
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZONG-002-A2 WMT A PORKY PRIME CUT NO HEAVY POSINGSide A runout
ZONG-002-B2 WMT PAMONT I'M SORRY I'M NOT AT HOME...Side B runout
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- New Rose Records ROSE 42
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Y PARTX 91226 1 M6 347615 2 TL ROSE 42 ARunout side A
YP ARTX 91227 1 M6 347616 2 TL ROSE 42 BRunout side B
YPARTX 91226 1Label side A
YPARTX 91227 1Label side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- New Rose Records ROSE 42
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Y PARTX 91226 1 M6 347615 2 Ʈ ROSE 42 Arunout side A stamped / etched
YP ARTX 91227 1 M6 347616 2 Ʈ ROSE 42 Brunout side B stamped / etched
YPARTX 91226Label side A
YPARTX 91227Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 42First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3006 / Producciones Twins T. 3006 (L)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Zippo Records ZONG 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Zippo Records ZONG-002First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Zippo Records ZONG 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441 / Twin/Tone Records TTR 8441First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441 / Twin/Tone Records TTR 8441-1LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441 / Twin/Tone Records TTR 8441LP, Album, Misprint, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Twin/Tone Records 081227954710 / Twin/Tone Records R1 773761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Twin/Tone Records R1 773761 / Twin/Tone Records 081227954710LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Rhino Records R1 728215 / Twin/Tone Records 603497811687LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Remastered, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Remastered, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Producciones Twins T-3006-PF / Producciones Twins T-3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Producciones Twins 3006 (PF)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Producciones Twins T-3006-L / Producciones Twins T-3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Zippo Records ZONG 002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441 / Twin/Tone Records TTR 8441-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Will Dare3:11
- A2Favorite Thing2:17
- A3We're Comin' Out2:20
- A4Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out1:51
- A5Androgynous3:14
- A6Black Diamond2:36
- B1Unsatisfied3:58
- B2Seen Your Video3:05
- B3Gary's Got A Boner2:25
- B4Sixteen Blue4:21
- B5Answering Machine3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Be are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Let It Be are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Let It Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, France, Spain. One of them is Twin/Tone Records TTR-8441, released October 2, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TTR-8441, ZONG 002, ZONG-002, ROSE 42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TTR- 8441-A MASTERDISK HW S-12679 and TTR- 8441-B S-12680. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Be 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.
