Vinyl pressings
by Detroit Emeralds · 1971
Do Me Right 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.
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
W2006 A-1-11-1 Milan GM P.R. SSide A runouts, variant 1
W2006 B-1-11-1 GM Milan D P.R. SSide B runouts, variant 1
W2006 A-1-11-1 Milan GM P.R. D SSide A runouts, variant 2
W2006 B-1-11-11 GM Milan P.R. D SSide B runouts, variant 2
WB-1 ̸W̸ 2006A 1A Milan GM A5 S1Side A runout
WB-1-2006-B-1B S1Side B runout
WB 1 2006 ASide A label
WB 1 2006 BSide B label
P WB-2006-A A 1Runout A runout, variant 1
P WB-2006-B 8Runout B runout, variant 1
P WB-2006-ARunout A runout, variant 1
P WB-2006-BRunout B runout, variant 1
W2006A1 GM PR S MilanRunout Side A
W2006B-1 GM PR S MilanRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Janus Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Janus Records 6310 204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Westbound Records WB 2006First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Pagoda 17005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Westbound Records WB 2006LP, Album | LP, Album |
10 vinyl pressings of Do Me Right are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Jamaica. One of them is Westbound Records WB 2006.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 2006, 6310 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W2006 A-1-11-1 Milan GM P.R. S and W2006 B-1-11-1 GM Milan D P.R. S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
