Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7073
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-DR27970 7XDEC408Side A Label
45-CPDR28845 7XDEC409Side B Label
Karl DenverWimoweh
Vinyl pressings
Wimoweh
by Karl Denver · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Wimoweh was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Wimoweh
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11420
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Decca Y7073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Decca F 11420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | India | Decca 45-F. 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F.114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11420 / Decca 45-F. 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F. 11420 / Decca 45-F 114207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca F 114207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca F 114207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWimoweh
- BGypsy Davy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wimoweh are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wimoweh are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1982.
When was Wimoweh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Australia, Denmark. One of them is Decca Y7073.
How do I tell if my copy of Wimoweh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y7073, F 11420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-DR27970 7XDEC408 and 45-CPDR28845 7XDEC409. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wimoweh 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.