US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-7251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP114486-1A TIStamped Side A
ZSP114487-1A TIStamped SIde B
Little RichardPoor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail) / Well
Vinyl pressings
Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail) / Well
by Little Richard · 1966
14 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Poor Dog 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 Poor Dog
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-7251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP114486-1C pRunout A
J ZSP114487-1C pRunout B
ZSP-114486Label A
ZSP-114487Label B
US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-7251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP114486-1B ssA-Side Runout Etching
ZSP114487-1B sB-Side Runout Etching
ZSP-114486A-Side Label
ZSP-114487B-Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Okeh 4-7251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 114486A-side label
JZSP 114487B-side label
UK
July 29, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7974
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30589-1 KTA-Side Runout
7XCA 30590-1 KTB-Side Runout
UK
July 29, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7974
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Epic 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Epic 5-9906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Epic 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Sweden | Epic 4-7251-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Okeh 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Okeh 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Okeh 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Okeh 4-7251First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7974First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7974First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Okeh 4-72517", 45 RPM, Repress, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Epic 4-72517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Epic 4-72517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Epic 4-72517", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APoor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail)2:50
- BWell2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Poor Dog are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Poor Dog are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Poor Dog first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Okeh 4-7251, released June 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Poor Dog is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-7251, DB 7974, 5-9906, 4-7251-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP114486-1A TI and ZSP114487-1A TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Poor Dog 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.
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