US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
The You Know Who GroupRoses Are Red My Love / Playboy
Vinyl pressings
Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy
by The You Know Who Group · 1964
17 pressings8 countriesGarage RockRock
Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy
13 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-8533-3 HSide A
K-8534-3 HSide B
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-8533-1 A1 RA-Side Runout Etching
K-8534-1 A3 RB-Side Runout Etching
K-8533A-Side Label
K-8534B-Side Label
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- Casual Records CI 6-2897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
October 1964- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-8533A Label
K-8534B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Kapp Records FC4-113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Denmark | Kapp Records K 2101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | Kapp Records KG 2006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Kapp Records KR1196First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Peru | Kapp Records K-103First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Casual Records CI 6-2897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Australia | Kapp Records K-40517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLR 9947 / London American Recordings HLR 99477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-1137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARoses Are Red My Love2:22
- BPlayboy1:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Japan, Peru, Canada and more. One of them is 4 Corners Of The World FC 4-113, released October 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 4-113, FC 4 113, CI 6-2897, KR1196) 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 Roses Are Red My Love / Playboy 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.