UK
November 3, 1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 3 6 04Runout, A-side, stamped
2006119 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 3 2 04Runout, B-side, stamped
Donny OsmondWhy
Vinyl pressings
Why
by Donny Osmond · 1972
30 pressings17 countriesVocalPop
Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Why
28 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 15 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 1 0 04Runout, A-side, stamped
2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 8Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · solid centre
- Runout / matrix
2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 1 0 04Runout, A-side, stamped
2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 8Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2006-119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2006119 A//1▽420 11 62 4Runout, A-side, stamped
2006119 B//2▽420 11 5 13 04Runout, B-side, stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 14424
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
28052 K14424 71L3014 S Ƨ ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, INC.A-Side Runout Etching
K14424 72L3667 S ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, INC. 28068B-Side Runout Etching
71 L 3014A-Side Label
72 L 3667B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 14424
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MGM Records 2006 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | MGM Records 2006 119First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2065 143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | MGM Records 2006-119First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 124First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Guatemala | MGM Records K-14424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | MGM Records 2006-124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | MGM Records DM 1232First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | MGM Records DM 1232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | MGM Records DM 1232First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | MGM Records 218First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2006 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | MGM Records PS 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | MGM Records 20 06 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | MGM Records MGM-14-0017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Why are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is MGM Records 2006-119, released November 3, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2006-119, K 14424, 2006 119, 2065 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2006119 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 3 6 04 and 2006119 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 3 2 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why 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.
