US
June 1965- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-685
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-9212Label A
K-9213Label B
K-9212-6 SDeadwax A
K-9213-6 SDeadwax B
Burt Bacharach & His OrchestraWhat's New Pussycat
Vinyl pressings
What's New Pussycat
by Burt Bacharach & His Orchestra · 1965
11 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackSoulFunk / SoulPop
What's New Pussycat was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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's New Pussycat
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-685
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
August 13, 1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLR 9983
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLR 9983
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Italy
September 28, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KI 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K 2115
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | Kapp Records K 2115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Fonit Cetra JB 165 / Kapp Records JB 165First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Kapp Records K 685First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLR 9983First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Kapp Records K-685First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Kapp Records K-685First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HLR 9983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Kapp Records KI 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Argentina | Music Hall 30.4897", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Spain | Kapp Records 45.110-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records K-6857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat's New Pussycat2:11
- BMy Little Red Book (All I Do Is Talk About You)2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's New Pussycat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of What's New Pussycat are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was What's New Pussycat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Italy, Denmark and more. One of them is Kapp Records K-685, released June 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of What's New Pussycat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-685, HLR 9983, KI 116, K 2115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-9212 and K-9213. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's New Pussycat 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.