US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Bobby DarinWhat'd I Say
Vinyl pressings
What'd I Say
by Bobby Darin · 1962
18 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
What'd I Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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'd I Say
16 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 9 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
61-C-5977-23Side A Runout (Variant 1)
61-C-5978-24Side B Runout (Variant 1)
w [s-shaped block stamp] 61-C-5977-3 ATA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
w [s-shaped block stamp] 61-C-5978-1 ATB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
61-C-5977-1G AT. WSide A runout
61-C-5978-11 AT. WSide B runout
61C-5978Side A label
61C-5977Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-61-C-5977-21 [MR(circled)] △-42353 AT WRunout side A, etched [stamped]
45-61-C-5978-21 [MR(circled)] △-42353-X AT WRunout side B, etched [stamped]
61C-5977Label side A
61C-5978Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO.6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Chile | Atlantic 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Finland | Atlantic ATL 70.082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70.082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Italy | Atlantic 90087 x 45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | Atlantic JET-1103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.082First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London American Recordings HL-19457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Finland | Atlantic ATL 70.0827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat'd I Say (Part I)2:15
- BWhat'd I Say (Part II)1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are there?
18 vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was What'd I Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada, Chile and more. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6221.
How do I tell if my copy of What'd I Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6221, HL-1945, ATCO.6221, ATL 70.082) 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 What'd I Say 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.
