US
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 3 1A side deadwax - stamped
45 117799 3 1B side deadwax - stamped
117,800A side label
117,799✤B side label
Jackie WilsonWhispers (Gettin' Louder)
Vinyl pressings
Whispers (Gettin' Louder)
by Jackie Wilson · 1966
18 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Whispers (Gettin' Louder) was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Whispers (Gettin' Louder)
16 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 6 2A side deadwax - stamped, variant 1
45 117799 9 2B side deadwax - stamped, variant 1
45 117800 8 2A side deadwax - stamped, variant 2
45 117799 5 2B side deadwax - stamped, variant 2
US
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 3 1Side A runout, variant 1
45 117799 3 1Side B runout, variant 1
45 117800 3 1Side A runout, variant 2
45 117799 1 0Side B runout, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7" · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 6 2Runout, side A
45 117799 5 2Runout, side B
117,800A-side label
117,799 ◆B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 5 2A Side Runout, Stamped
45 117799 5 2B Side Runout, Stamped
117,800A Side Label
117,799 ◆B Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 55300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 117800 3 1Stamped Matrix
45 117799 3 1Stamped Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Coral C 60 002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Japan | Brunswick DS-464First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca ME 278First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca ME 278First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Coral Q. 72487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Coral CK-1617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Brunswick 65020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Brunswick 55300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Brunswick 10087", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhispers (Gettin' Louder)2:15
- BThe Fairest Of Them All2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whispers (Gettin' Louder) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Whispers (Gettin' Louder) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was Whispers (Gettin' Louder) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Brunswick 55300, released August 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Whispers (Gettin' Louder) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55300, Q.72487, Q. 72487, CK-1617) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 117800 3 1 and 45 117799 3 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whispers (Gettin' Louder) 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.
