UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-706-A1A Side, handwritten
MCA-706-B1B Side, handwritten
Louis ArmstrongWhat A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly
Vinyl pressings
What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly
by Louis Armstrong · 1981
16 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCA 706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94197", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Old Gold OG 94197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12537", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 876-77", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 876-77", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | MCA Records WPS-137", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57472-0 / MCA Records 257 472-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 7067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 7067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URC 12537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCA 7067", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AWhat A Wonderful World
- BHello Dolly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly are there?
16 vinyl pressings of What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1992.
When was What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK. One of them is MCA Records MCA 706.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 706) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-706-A1 and MCA-706-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A Wonderful World / Hello Dolly 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.
