Norway
1966- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLH 10117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSN-7693-ICSide A
MSN-7694-ICSide B
Micky DolenzDon't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue
Vinyl pressings
Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue
by Micky Dolenz · 1966
11 pressings10 countriesPop
Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue 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 Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLH 10117London American Recordings HLH 10117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSN-7693-ICA side runout, stamped
MSN-7694-ICB side runout, stamped
MSN. 7693A side label
MSN. 7694B side label
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10117London American Recordings HLH 10117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSN-7693-ICA side runout, stamped
MSN-7694-ICB side runout, stamped
MSN. 7693A side label
MSN. 7694B side label
Sweden
1966- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLH 10117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSN-7693-IC
MSN-7694-IC
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Denmark | London Records HL 10117 / London American Recordings HLH 10117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | London American Recordings HLH 10117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | London American Recordings HLH 10117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLH 10117 / London American Recordings HLH 10117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | London Records 5.6067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | London Records DL 20 8347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 31817", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Spain | London Records ME. 3107", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HLH 10117 / London American Recordings HLH 101177", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Japan | London Records TOP-12697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-22817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Do It
- B(We Wear) Lavender Blue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Norway, UK, Denmark, Sweden. One of them is London American Recordings HLH 10117.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLH 10117, HL 10117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSN-7693-IC and MSN-7694-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Do It / (We Wear) Lavender Blue 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.