UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-27966-T1-1C BG 1Stamped Runout, Side A
XDRF-27967-T2-2C U 1Stamped Runout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Well I Ask You
by Eden Kane · 1961
16 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Well I Ask You was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Well I Ask You
15 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 9 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-27966-T1-1CSide A
XDRF-27967-T2-2CSide B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-2796-T1-1CSide A
XDRF-27967-T2-2CSide B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-27966-T1-1CStamped Runout, Side A
XDRF-27967-T2-2CStamped Runout, Side B
XDR.27966Label side A
XDR.27967Label side B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-27966-T1-1C BG 1Stamped Runout, Side A
XDRF-27967-T2-2C U 1Stamped Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Decca Y7058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records L. 1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Decca DL 25 052First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | India | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | South Africa | Decca FM 6829First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F 11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F.11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F 11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca F 11353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | London Records 45-1993First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Decca F. 11 3537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWell I Ask You
- BBefore I Lose My Mind
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Well I Ask You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Well I Ask You are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Well I Ask You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 45-F.11353.
How do I tell if my copy of Well I Ask You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F.11353, 45-F 11353, F 11353, 45-1993) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-27966-T1-1C BG 1 and XDRF-27967-T2-2C U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Well I Ask You 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.