Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE-9782
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7YAPA1045side A etched
7YAPA1046side B etched
7YAPA1045Label A
7YAPA1046Label B
Vinyl pressings
Day After Day
by Badfinger · 1971
38 pressings25 countriesPower PopRock
Day After Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Day After Day
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Philippines
1971- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE-032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Apple Records APPLE-9782First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Philippines | Apple Records APPLE-032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Argentina | Apple Records 15067", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Apple Records APPLE-97827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Apple Records APPLE-407", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Chile | Apple Records APPLE-357", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Denmark | Apple Records APPLE 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Finland | Apple Records APPLE 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Apple Records 2C 006-93159 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-93 159 / Apple Records Apple 407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Apple Records 93 1597", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Greece | Apple Records APPLE 407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Apple Records 3C 006-93159 / Apple Records APPLE 407", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Madagascar | Apple Records 40 J7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Madagascar | Apple Records 40 J7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Apple Records 114517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADay After Day
- BSweet Tuesday Morning
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Day After Day are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Day After Day are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Day After Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Australia, Philippines. One of them is Apple Records APPLE-9782.
How do I tell if my copy of Day After Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APPLE-9782, APPLE-032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7YAPA1045 and 7YAPA1046. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Day After Day 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.
