UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 650499 7CBS 650499 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
650499 7 . A1A side, etched
650499 7 . B2B side, etched
Chuck StanleyDay By Day
Vinyl pressings
Day By Day
by Chuck Stanley · 1987
14 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Day By Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Day By Day
13 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 650499 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 650499 8CBS 650499 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 44 6020Columbia 44 6020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 175669 - 1A
XSS 175670 - 1B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 38-06610Columbia 38-06610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 175667A-side label
ZSS 175668B-side label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 44 6020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Def Jam Recordings 38 06610 / Columbia 38 06610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Def Jam Recordings 12CXP 06020 / Columbia 12CXP 06020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings DEF SAMP 1129 / CBS DEF SAMP 1129First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings DEF 650499 6 / CBS DEF 650499 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings DEF 650499 7 / Def Jam Recordings 650499 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650499 7 / CBS 650499 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650499 6First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650499 8 / CBS 650499 8First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 6020 / Columbia 44 6020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 38-06610 / Columbia 38-06610First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 38-06610 / Columbia 38-06610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 6020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 6020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Def Jam Classics 984516312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADay By Day
- BThe Finer Things In Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Day By Day are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Day By Day are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2007.
When was Day By Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Def Jam Recordings 650499 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Day By Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 650499 7, 650499 6, 650499 8, 44 6020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 650499 7 . A1 and 650499 7 . B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Day By 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.