US
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records 202
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
George JonesWhy Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart
Vinyl pressings
Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart
by George Jones · 1955
12 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records 202
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-2330 ST 25Side A
ST-2333 ST 28Side B
US
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records 202
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
August 1955- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records 45-202
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Sparton 4-175R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Sparton 4-175RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Starday Records 2027", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1955 | US | Starday Records 202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Starday Records 202First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Starday Records 202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Starday Records 45-202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | Stateside HSSA 50307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Starday Records SG-2027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Starday Records SG-1067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Gusto Records GT4-20557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Starday Records SG-1067", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Starday Records 45-80127", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhy Baby Why
- BSeasons Of My Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1979.
When was Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Starday Records 202, released August 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 202, 45-202, 4-175R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Baby Why / Seasons Of My Heart 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.
