UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[XDR-38102}Label side A
[XDR-38103}Label side B
Chris AndrewsWhat'cha Gonna Do Now
Vinyl pressings
What'cha Gonna Do Now
by Chris Andrews · 1966
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
What'cha Gonna Do Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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'cha Gonna Do Now
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[XDR-38102}Label side A
[XDR-38103}Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
[XDR-38102}Label side A
[XDR-38103}Label side B
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR38102 7XDEC933A
45-XDR38101 7XDEC934B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue V-4240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.22404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[XDR-38102}Label side A
[XDR-38103}Label side B
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca Y7304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Disques Vogue V-4240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F.22404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue INT 80044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 22404 / Decca 45 - F 22404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Disques Vogue INT 80044 / Negram INT 80044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.22404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 72387" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AWhat'cha Gonna Do Now
- BLady Oh Lady
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What'cha Gonna Do Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of What'cha Gonna Do Now are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was What'cha Gonna Do Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.22404.
How do I tell if my copy of What'cha Gonna Do Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.22404, Y7304, V-4240, INT 80044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [XDR-38102} and [XDR-38103}. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What'cha Gonna Do Now 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.
