South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SSC.1055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The TremeloesBy The Way
Vinyl pressings
By The Way
by The Tremeloes · 1969
18 pressings13 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
By The Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 By The Way
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Unknown | CBS 2-6107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-2217307", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Ireland | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | CBS 48157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS 4815 / CBS CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS 4815 / CBS CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 48157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Epic 5-106217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | CBS 48157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic 5-106217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Israel | CBS 48157", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS BA 4612847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABy The Way
- BBreakheart Motel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of By The Way are there?
18 vinyl pressings of By The Way are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was By The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is CBS SSC.1055.
How do I tell if my copy of By The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSC.1055) 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 By The Way 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.
