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Billy Thunderkloud And The ChieftonesWhat Time Of Day

Vinyl pressings

What Time Of Day

by Billy Thunderkloud And The Chieftones · 1975

10 pressings8 countriesFolk RockSoft RockRock

What Time Of Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 What Time Of Day

10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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.

Netherlands

1975
Label and catalog number
Philips 6162 045
Format
7", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

AA 6162 045 1W1 ℗ 1975 670 1 03A side runout, stamped

AA 6162 045 2W1 ℗ 1975 670 1 03B side runout, stamped

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
20th Century Records TC-2181
Format
7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
Runout / matrix

♭ TII M-2181-BS-1Runout, side A, etched

♭ TI M-2181-AS-2Runout, side B, etched

M-2181-ASLabel side A

M-2181-BSLabel side B

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
20th Century Records TC-2181
Format
7", 45 RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

M-2181-AM 1A b SA side runout

M-2181-AS 1A b SSB side runout

M-2181-AMA side label

M-2181-ASB side label

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Australia

1975
Label and catalog number
20th Century Records K-5942
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

MX47267A

MX47268B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 10 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975Australia20th Century Records K-5942First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1975Canada20th Century Records 1209-2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1975GermanyPhilips 6162 045First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1975ItalyPhilips 6162 045First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1975NetherlandsPhilips 6162 045First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1975New Zealand20th Century Records K5942First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1975UK20th Century Records BTC2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1975UK20th Century Records BTC2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1975US20th Century Records TC-2181First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
1975US20th Century Records TC-2181First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AWhat Time Of Day2:44
  2. BWhen Love Is Right2:25

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of What Time Of Day are there?

10 vinyl pressings of What Time Of Day are listed here, from 8 countries.

When was What Time Of Day first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philips 6162 045.

How do I tell if my copy of What Time Of Day is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6162 045, BTC2181, TC-2181, K-5942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6162 045 1W1 ℗ 1975 670 1 03 and AA 6162 045 2W1 ℗ 1975 670 1 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is What Time Of 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.

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