US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR 761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Al WilsonDo What You Gotta Do
Vinyl pressings
Do What You Gotta Do
by Al Wilson · 1967
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Do What You Gotta Do 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 Do What You Gotta Do
6 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.
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City 761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City 761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SCR-761-ALabel A
SCR-761-BLabel B
SCR-761-A ① R-1301Deadwax A
SCR-761-B ① R-1302Deadwax B
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-761
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR 761
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Soul City SCR 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Soul City SCR 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Soul City SCR-761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Soul City 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Soul City 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Soul City SCR-761First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1968 | Australia | Liberty LYK-21117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBF 150447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBF 150447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBF 150447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Soul City SC. 7617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 7617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADo What You Gotta Do3:20
- BNow I Know What Love Is3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do What You Gotta Do are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Do What You Gotta Do are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Do What You Gotta Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Soul City SCR 761, released November 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Do What You Gotta Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCR 761, SCR-761, 761) 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 Do What You Gotta Do 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.