US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31895
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 116805 3 1Runout side A
45 116538 2 1Runout side B
(116,805)Label side A
(116,538)✤Label side B
The SpokesmenMichelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come
Vinyl pressings
Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come
by The Spokesmen · 1965
10 pressings7 countriesVocalGarage RockRockPop
Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116805-1CRunout Side A
45-116538-1CRunout Side B
116805Label Side A
116538Label Side B
Belgium
1965- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 60.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
116805/IRunout Side A (Stamped)
116538/IRunout Side B (Stamped)
116.805Label Side A
116.538Label Side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Belgium | Brunswick 60.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca DL 25 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Brunswick 05950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Decca 31895First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records DK-12117", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick O 59507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 059507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Decca 318957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Decca 318957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 318957" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AMichelle2:35
- BBetter Days Are Yet To Come3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Belgium, Germany. One of them is Decca 31895.
How do I tell if my copy of Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31895, 05950, 60.001, DL 25 219) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 116805 3 1 and 45 116538 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Michelle / Better Days Are Yet To Come 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.