Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Bell 1169 A WRunout A, etched
Bell 1169 BRunout B, etched
Vinyl pressings
What Are You Doing Sunday
by Dawn · 1971
34 pressings21 countriesPop RockRock
What Are You Doing Sunday was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Are You Doing Sunday
33 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1169 A - 1Stamped side A
BLL 1169 B - 1Stamped side B
BLL 1169ALabel side A
BLL 1169BLabel side B
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1169 A - 1 RL KTStamped side A
BLL 1169 B - 1 AR KTStamped side B
BLL 1169ALabel side A
BLL 1169BLabel side B
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
July 9, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Stateside 4 C 006-92828 M / Stateside 4 C006-92828 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records 45141XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Denmark | Bell Records BLL 1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Bell Records 2C 006-92824 M / Bell Records 2C 006-92.824 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Bell Records 7540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | Bell Records 7540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | Stateside ESS. 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Bell Records BLL(I)1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Columbia BLL(I)1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-92824First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL.274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Bell Records BLL 1169First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 113467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat Are You Doing Sunday2:31
- BThe Sweet Soft Sounds Of Love2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Are You Doing Sunday are there?
34 vinyl pressings of What Are You Doing Sunday are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was What Are You Doing Sunday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records 1169.
How do I tell if my copy of What Are You Doing Sunday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1169, BLL 1169, Bell 45-141, 45,141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bell 1169 A W and Bell 1169 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What Are You Doing Sunday 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.
