US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PS 45,103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(PVT 1245)Side A - Label
(PVT 1246)Side B - Label
José FelicianoWhy
Vinyl pressings
Why
by José Feliciano · 1976
11 pressings8 countriesVocalRockPop
Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PSR 45,103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PS-45103 PVT-1245-M "WE DELIVER" [MR in circle] [Artisan logo] △100340Runout Side A
PS-45103 PVT-1245-S MOTHER MUSIC [MR in circle] [Artisan logo] - △100341Runout Side B
PVT-1245-MLabel Side A
PVT-1245Label Side B
UK
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT 74
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MELYS. PVT 74 A-1URunout side A
MELYS PVT 74 B-1URunout side B
UK
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT 74
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PS 45,103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock 2C 006-98.210Private Stock 2 C 006-98210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Private Stock 2C 006-98.210 / Private Stock 2 C 006-98210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Private Stock 1 C 006-98 210 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-98 210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Private Stock EMR-20106First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Private Stock 5C 006-98210 / Private Stock 5C 006-98 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | Private Stock 8E 006 98210 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Private Stock PS 45,103First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Private Stock PSR 45,103First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Private Stock PS 45,103First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Private Stock PVT 74First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Private Stock PVT 74First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Private Stock PVT-112447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhy3:24
- BWhat I Want To Do4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Why are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Private Stock PS 45,103.
How do I tell if my copy of Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 45,103, PSR 45,103, PVT 74, 2C 006-98.210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (PVT 1245) and (PVT 1246). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why 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.
