US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4157A&M Records SP-4157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4213Side A label
SP-4214Side B label
Chris MontezWatch What Happens
Vinyl pressings
Watch What Happens
by Chris Montez · 1968
16 pressings11 countriesEasy ListeningRockPop
Watch What Happens was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Watch What Happens
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4157A&M Records SP-4157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Promo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 925
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SAML-933,075
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX28739. SP-4213 SP-4213 -15 [MR logo] △12351Side A runout hand etched
SMX28740 SP-4214 -15 [MR logo] △12351-XSide B runout hand etched
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4157A&M Records SP-4157
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 212 053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00 212053 = 2 A 1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇ V B 1Runout Side A
00 212053 B 1 ℗ 1968 K8 ◇ V A 3Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933,075First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4157 / A&M Records SP-4157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | A&M Records 212 053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | A&M Records AMC 2058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 925First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP 4157 / A&M Records SP-4157First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP 4157 / A&M Records SP-4157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-77362First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Argentina | A&M Records 5043LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | A&M Records A&M 2029 / A&M Records SP-4213LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | A&M Records AML 29LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Uruguay | A&M Records SAML 70510LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/5472 / World Record Club S-5472LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Japan | A&M Records LAX 5018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-4016LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-4016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is Here To Stay2:23
- A2The Face I Love2:09
- A3I Will Wait For You2:20
- A4Watch What Happens2:36
- A5We'll Be Together Again2:11
- A6Love Is A Many Splendored Thing2:46
- B1Where Are You Now2:54
- B2Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)2:57
- B3Spooky3:08
- B4Nothing To Hide2:40
- B5The Look Of Love3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch What Happens are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Watch What Happens are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1968 and 1978.
When was Watch What Happens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP 4157.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch What Happens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 4157, AMLS 925, SAML-933,075, 212 053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-4213 and SP-4214. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watch What Happens 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.
