US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
763-45 1A-Side Runout Etching
764-45 1B-Side Runout Etching
AMP 45-763A-Side Label
AMP 45-764B-Side Label
Lloyd Price And His OrchestraJust Because / Why
Vinyl pressings
Just Because / Why
by Lloyd Price And His Orchestra · 1957
18 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Just Because / Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Just Because / Why
17 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- KRC GB-587KRC GB-588
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
February 1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 78-9792
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
763A side etched
764B side etched
AMP 78-763A side label
AMP 78-764B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9792
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H8 0W3386-1 AMP 45-762 I A2Runout, side A, etched, except [stamped]
H8 0W3387-1 AMP 45 764 I A2Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped]
AMP 45-763A-Side Label
AMP 45-764B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Unknown | ABC-Paramount 45-8009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 4-387RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Sparton 387RFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 9792First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 9792First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 78-9792First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | KRC GB-587 / KRC GB-588First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | ABC-Paramount 78-9792First year10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AJust Because2:46
- BWhy2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Because / Why are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Just Because / Why are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Just Because / Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-9792, released February 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Because / Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-9792, GB-587, 78-9792, 9792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 763-45 1 and 764-45 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Because / 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.
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