Ireland
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-S 9335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSY-5126-ICRunout A
45-MSY-5127-ICRunout B
MSY.5126Label A
MSY.5127Label B
Jerry Lee LewisWhat'd I Say
Vinyl pressings
What'd I Say
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1960
29 pressings12 countriesVocalRockFunk / SoulBlues
What'd I Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 What'd I Say
1 pressing came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-S 9335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records 45-HLS 9335 / London American Recordings 45-HLS 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 4117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-S 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLS 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLS 93357", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-S 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-S 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sun 3567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Sun 3567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sun U 4297", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records M. 171657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sun 3567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques London HLS 93357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-487", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 487", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-487", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun SUN #487", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhat'd I Say2:25
- BLivin' Lovin' Wreck2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are there?
29 vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1960 and 1968.
When was What'd I Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Ireland. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HL-S 9335.
How do I tell if my copy of What'd I Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HL-S 9335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSY-5126-IC and 45-MSY-5127-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What'd I Say 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.
