UK
February 18, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Z DR-50865-T1-1CSide A runout
ZDR-50866-T1-1CSide B runout
ZDR 50865Side A label
ZDR 50866Side B label
Barry Ian GreenPapa Do
Vinyl pressings
Papa Do
by Barry Ian Green · 1972
15 pressings10 countriesGlamRockPop
Papa Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Papa Do
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZDR 50865Side A Label
ZDR 50866Side B Label
Angola
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca P-F 13 282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y-9961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 105-26.419YDecca 105/26.419-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 105-26.319YDecca 105/26.319-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Angola | Decca P-F 13 282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-9961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.419Y / Decca 105/26.419-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.319Y / Decca 105/26.319-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Decca 84.036 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 508First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca F 13282First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Decca P-F 13 282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca MO 1260First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 13282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca F 13282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F.132827", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F 132827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APapa Do
- BBoomerang
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Papa Do are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Papa Do are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Papa Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Angola, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F 13282, released February 18, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Papa Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13282, P-F 13 282, Y-9961, 105-26.419Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z DR-50865-T1-1C and ZDR-50866-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Papa 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.