UK
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7986Label side A
7987Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Hello World
by The Tremeloes · 1969
19 pressings17 countriesBeatPop RockVocalRock
Hello World 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 Hello World
18 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 16 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
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
7986Label Side A
7987Label Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
Netherlands
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7986-1Side A label
7987-2Side B label
Peru
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS CSR-0719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
0719-A-MBDLabel side A
0719-B-MBDLabel side B
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.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic 5-10467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4065First year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Greece | CBS BA 301244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Hong Kong | CBS 2 - 568First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | CBS 4065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | CBS CBS 4065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS 4065 / CBS CBS 4065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | CBS 4065First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4065First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Epic 5-10467First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | CBS7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHello World3:08
- BUp, Down, All Around3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello World are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Hello World are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Hello World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Netherlands, Peru and more. One of them is CBS 4065, released March 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4065, 5-10467, CSR-0719, BA 301244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7986 and 7987. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello World 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.
