US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The StylisticsOnly You (And You Alone) / What Goes Around Comes Around
Vinyl pressings
Only You (And You Alone) / What Goes Around Comes Around
by The Stylistics · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Only You was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Only You
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Styrene
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-1950-7 MASTERDISK G.K. PRCA-side runout
HL-1806-4 MASTERDISK G.K. PRCB-side runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | H & L Records HL-4676XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | H & L Records VIP-2508First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | H & L Records 17597 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4676First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | Turkey | Philips HL 46767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOnly You (And You Alone)3:27
- BWhat Goes Around Comes Around3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Only You are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Only You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is H & L Records HL-4676.
How do I tell if my copy of Only You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-4676, HL-4676X, VIP-2508, 17597 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only You 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.
