Vinyl pressings
by The Yardbirds · 1966
Shapes Of Things was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
23 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 17 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.
7XCA 27669-2 KTSide A, stamped runout variant 1
7XCA 27670 -1 GT KTSide B, stamped runout variant 1
7XCA 27669-2 H KT 2Side A, stamped runout variant 2
7XCA 27670 -1 RD KT 2Side B, stamped runout variant 2
HCED 121065 A
HCED 121065 B
7XCA 27669-2 KTA side runout
7XCA 27670-1 KTB side runout
7XCA 27669A side label
7XCA 27670B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Argentina | Ariel 310.176First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Belgium | Riviera 121 065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | Columbia DB 7848First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Finland | Columbia 45-DYC 1267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Riviera 121 065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | India | Columbia 45-DB 7848First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I) 7848First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-012 / Ricordi International SIR 20.012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20-012First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Columbia DB 7848First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Charly Records BO 1757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single |
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Single |
26 vinyl pressings of Shapes Of Things are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1966 and 1999.
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7848, released February 25, 1966.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7848, DO-4671, 121 065, 45-DYC 1267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 27669-2 KT and 7XCA 27670 -1 GT KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
