US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS4-3409 A-1 BB126A Side
KS4-3409 B-1 BB126B Side
The SearchersThis Is Us
Vinyl pressings
This Is Us
by The Searchers · 1964
11 pressings2 countriesBeatPop RockRock
This Is Us was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 This Is Us
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1409
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · RCA Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
KL 4 1409-A-2 I A1Runout A etched, I A1 stamped
KL 4 1409-B-2 I A1Runout B etched, I A1 stamped
KL 4 1409 AMatrix A, on label
KL 4 1409 BMatrix B, on label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1409
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Allentown Press
- Runout / matrix
MONO KL 4 1409-A-1 ARC 7-24-64Runout Side A, Etched
MONO KL 4 1409-B-1 ARC 2-27-4Runout Side A, Etched
KL 4 1409 ALabel Side A
KL 4 1409 BLabel Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1409
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Allentown Press
- Runout / matrix
MONO KL 4 1409-A-1 ARC 1/22/5Runout A etched, I A1 stamped
MONO KL 4 1409-B-1 12-11-4 ARCRunout B etched, I A1 stamped
KL 4 1409 AMatrix A, on label
KL 4 1409 BMatrix B, on label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
KS 4 3409 A-2 BB 126 IRunout A, etched [except stamped: I]
KS 4 3409 B-2 BB 126 IRunout B, etched [except stamped: I]
KS 4 3409 ALabel A
KS 4 3409 BLabel B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3409
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KKS-3409A-51Side A etched
KKS-3409B-51Side B etched
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KS-3409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KS-3409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KS-3409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KL-1409First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Kapp Records KS-3409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Pye Records PS-1188-YLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Throw Your Love Away2:17
- A2Unhappy Girls2:37
- A3Where Have You Been2:40
- A4Hungry For Love2:22
- A5This Empty Place2:07
- A6Hi-Heel Sneakers2:24
- B1It's In Her Kiss2:13
- B2I Count The Tears2:03
- B3Can't Help Forgiving You2:04
- B4Love Potion Number Nine2:04
- B5Sea Of Heartbreak2:24
- B6I Pretend I'm With You2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is Us are there?
11 vinyl pressings of This Is Us are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was This Is Us first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Kapp Records KS-3409.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is Us is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-3409, KL-1409) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS4-3409 A-1 BB126 and KS4-3409 B-1 BB126. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Is Us 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.
