US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S4072 2 2Side A runout
S4073 2 2Side B runout
(S 4072)Side A label
(S 4073) ◆Side B label
Kalin TwinsWhen
Vinyl pressings
When
by Kalin Twins · 1958
16 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRockPop
When was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 When
10 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 9 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S4072 1 1A side runout
S4073 1 1B side runout
S 4072Side A label
S 4073 ✤Side B label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick OE 9383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S-4072-1C VHStamped side A
S-4073-1C CHStamped side B
S.4072Label side A
S.4073Label side B
Germany
September 1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 10 150 EPBBrunswick 10 150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 150 A Made in Germany 1 0 1 5 0 A G 8Runout side A, stamped
10 150 A Made in Germany 1 0 1 5 0 A G 8 ERunout side B, stamped
10 150 ALabel side A
10 150 BLabel side B
Denmark
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Finland
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm OE 9383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Decca ED 2623First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Brunswick 10 150First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Columbia ECGE 70963First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Spain | Columbia ECGE 70963 / Columbia ECGE 70.9637", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1958 | Sweden | Decca OE 9383 / Decca BME 9383First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick OE 9383First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | US | Decca ED 2623First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | US | Decca ED 2623First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 10 150 EPB / Brunswick 10 150First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Denmark | Decca BME 9383First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Finland | Rhythm OE 9383First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 10 150 EPB7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1958 | Germany | Brunswick 10 150 EPB / Brunswick 10 1507", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | Brunswick 10 150 EPB7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Decca 550197", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Brunswick 10 1507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1When
- A2Three O' Clock Thrill
- B1Jumpin' Jack
- B2Walkin' To School
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When are there?
16 vinyl pressings of When are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was When first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Germany, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca ED 2623.
How do I tell if my copy of When is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 2623, OE 9383, 10 150 EPB, BME 9383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S4072 2 2 and S4073 2 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When 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.
