Spain
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records ME 395
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The TurtlesSound Asleep
Vinyl pressings
Sound Asleep
by The Turtles · 1967
29 pressings18 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRockPop
Sound Asleep was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Sound Asleep
2 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
Spain
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records ME 395
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Spain | London Records ME 395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Spain | London Records ME 395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | London Records HL 23007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Belgium | London Records 5.6267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Canada | White Whale WW 264X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Denmark | London Records HLU 101847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | London Records HLU.80.0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | London Records 69.0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | London Records DL 208577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | London Records DL 208577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Ireland | London Records HLU 101847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Italy | London Records HL15667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Japan | London Records TOP-12587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.992 / London American Recordings NZL.9927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Norway | London Records HLU 10184 / London American Recordings HLU 101847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | London Records GL 7113 / London Records W 2037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASound Asleep2:30
- BUmbassa The Dragon3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound Asleep are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Sound Asleep are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Sound Asleep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Spain. One of them is London Records ME 395.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound Asleep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ME 395) 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 Sound Asleep 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.
