Benelux
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 24.9999-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
249999/7 A 37C4 KGRunout side A
249999-7 B 35K1Runout side B
WEA 24.9999-7aLabel side A
WEA 24.9999-7bLabel side B
Dolly DotsDo Wah Diddy Diddy
Vinyl pressings
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
by Dolly Dots · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Do Wah Diddy Diddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Do Wah Diddy Diddy
12 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Benelux
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 24.9999-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Green Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
24.9999 - 7 A 35A1Runout side A
24.9999 - 7 B 35K1Runout side B
WEA 24.9999-7aLabel side A
WEA 24.9999-7bLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA X.9999WEA 24.9999-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X 9999 A2 F/1 W-L W-1 STRAWBERRYSide A runout
X 9999 B2 F/1 W-L W-1 STRAWBERRYSide B runout
X 9999 A*Side A label
X 9999 B*Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89907
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-43940-1Run Out Groove Side A
ST-A-43941-1Run Out Groove Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-89906
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 392
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-43942-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-43940-SPB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 24.9999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 24.9999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | WEA WEA 24.9999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2040 381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | WEA 24.9984-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA WEA 24.9999First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA 24.9999-7 / WEA 24 9999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | WEA X.9999 / WEA 24.9999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic DMD 392First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89907First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 0-89906First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ADo Wah Diddy Diddy3:11
- BRing Ring5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do Wah Diddy Diddy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Do Wah Diddy Diddy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Do Wah Diddy Diddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Benelux, UK, US, France and more. One of them is WEA WEA 24.9999-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Do Wah Diddy Diddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEA 24.9999-7, X.9999, 7-89907, 0-89906) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 249999/7 A 37C4 KG and 249999-7 B 35K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do Wah Diddy Diddy 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.