US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11408
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ASS-11408-A LONG - SP JoG KENDUN-DA-Side Runout
SRC ASS-11408-A Short SP Jo.G KENDUN-D 1-1B-Side Runout
AS-11408-ALabels
Five SpecialWhy Leave Us Alone
Vinyl pressings
Why Leave Us Alone
by Five Special · 1979
14 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Why Leave Us Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Leave Us Alone
14 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-46032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-1 ES 46032 A 4 SPA-Side Runout Etching
1-1 ES 46032 B-4 SPB-Side Runout Etching
E-46032-AA-Side Label
E-46032-BB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11408
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-46032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ES-46032-AI-AR R-4392 KENDUN-C Jo GSide A Runout
R-4393 ES-46032-BI-AR KENDUN-CSide B Runout
ARBoth Sides Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11408
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-46032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Elektra P-477EFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Elektra K 12368 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Elektra K 12368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Elektra AS-11408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra AS-11408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra AS-11408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra AS-11408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra AS-11408-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra E-46032First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AWhy Leave Us Alone (Long)10:17
- BWhy Leave Us Alone (Short)5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Leave Us Alone are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Why Leave Us Alone are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Why Leave Us Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Elektra AS-11408.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Leave Us Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-11408, E-46032, AS-11408-A, K 12368 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ASS-11408-A LONG - SP JoG KENDUN-D and SRC ASS-11408-A Short SP Jo.G KENDUN-D 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Leave Us Alone 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.