UK
June 18, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-7294-A2Side A Stamped
CBS 7294 B1Side B Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Hello Buddy
by The Tremeloes · 1971
19 pressings12 countriesVocalRockPopFolk
Hello Buddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Hello Buddy
18 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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
June 18, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7294-A1Side A
CBS 7294-B1Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10807
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 156007A-side label
ZSP 156008B-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10807
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 156007
Netherlands
July 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7294-1Runout, side A, etched
7294-2Runout, side B, etched
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66128Epic 7294
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Epic 66128 / Epic 7294First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Epic 5-10807First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7294First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | CBS CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS CBS 7294First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS CBS 7294First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Epic 5-10807First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Epic 5-10807First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 72947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHello Buddy2:48
- BMy Woman2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Buddy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Hello Buddy are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Hello Buddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Netherlands, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS 7294, released June 18, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Buddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 7294, 5-10807, 66128, 7294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-7294-A2 and CBS 7294 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Buddy 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.
