UK
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2269 C - 1 R M 2A-side runout
EMI 2269 A - 1 G L 2B-side runout
EMI 2269CA-side label
EMI 2269AB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Be The One
by The Shadows · 1975
27 pressings21 countriesPop RockRock
Let Me Be The One was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Me Be The One
26 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 21 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2269 C - 1 GDO 1Runout, A-side, stamped
EMI 2269 A - 1 PR 1Runout, B-side, stamped
EMI 2269CSide A label
EMI 2269ASide B label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2269
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2269 A - 1Runout, A-side, stamped
EMI 2269 C - 1Runout, B-side, stamped
Denmark
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 006-05852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 006-05852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C006-05852-1 A FL'75Runout side A
C006-05852-2 B FL'75Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-05852First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-05852First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Finland | EMI EMI 2269 / EMI 5E 006-05852First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2 C 004-05852 / EMI 2C 004-05.852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | EMI SP 372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 852 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | EMI EMI 2269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Hungary | Pepita SPSK 70211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-05852 / EMI 3 C006-05852First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-10752First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | EMI EMI 7736First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Peru | Parlophone 547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 05852 G / EMI 8E 006 - 05 852 GFirst yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | EMI 2 C 004-05852 / Pathé 2C 004-05.8527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALet Me Be The One
- BStand Up Like A Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Be The One are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Let Me Be The One are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was Let Me Be The One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2269, released March 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Be The One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2269, 2269, 5C 006-05852, 4C 006-05852) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2269 C - 1 R M 2 and EMI 2269 A - 1 G L 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Be The One 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.
