US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
Z4KM-3227-1 B Z1-K-M5 789M02 ARP ⋊Etched side A
Z4KM-3230-1 B T1-K-S 789S05 ARP ⋊Etched side B
Z1-K-M5 789M02Label side A
T1-K-S 789S05Label side B
The Ruffin BrothersStand By Me
Vinyl pressings
Stand By Me
by The Ruffin Brothers · 1970
14 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Stand By Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Stand By Me
14 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Z 4 K M - 3 2 2 7 - 1 CStamped A side
Z1-K-M5-789M02Etched A side
Z 4 K M - 3 2 3 0 - 1 CStamped B side
T1-K-S-785S05Etched B side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", Single · Red Vinyl
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9313First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Tamla Motown JET-2015 / Motown JET-2015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-91966 / Tamla Motown 5C 006-91 966First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-91 966First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.777First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35076First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AStand By Me3:20
- BYour Love Was Worth Waiting For2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Stand By Me are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stand By Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Soul S 35076.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand By Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 35076, TMO-9313, JET-2015, 5C 006-91966) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z4KM-3227-1 B Z1-K-M5 789M02 ARP ⋊ and Z4KM-3230-1 B T1-K-S 789S05 ARP ⋊. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand By Me 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.