Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips 830 492-1PolyGram 830 492-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Nana MouskouriWhy Worry
Vinyl pressings
Why Worry
by Nana Mouskouri · 1986
15 pressings13 countriesBalladVocalPop
Why Worry was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Why Worry
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHH4
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips 830 492-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
830 492-1ARunout Side A etched
830 492-1BRunout Side B etched
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips 830 492-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
830 492 1 1Y 1 670 04 1 1 7Runout side A, stamped
830 492 1 2Y 1 670 04 1 1 6Runout side B, stamped
830 492-1.1Label side A
830 492-1.2Label side B
Ireland
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHH 4
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Philips 830 492-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Philips 830 492-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Philips 830 492-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Philips 830 492-1 / PolyGram 830 492-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Ireland | Philips PHH 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Philips 830 492-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Philips 830 492-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Taiwan | Philips SF-2106 / Philips 830 492-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Philips PHH4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Argentina | Philips 830 492-1 / Philips 27377LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Argentina | Philips 830 492-1 / Philips 27377LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Philips 830 492-1 / PolyGram 830 492-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Peru | Philips PN-PHI 8304921.4LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Korea | Philips SEL-RP 753 / Philips 830 492-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Korea | Philips 830 492-1 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP753LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 220892LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Why Worry3:57
- A2Yesterday3:17
- A3Sweet Surrender4:47
- A4The Rose3:20
- A5Song For Liberty4:00
- B1Missing4:22
- B2Love Me Tender2:56
- B3Only Love4:24
- B4Time In A Bottle3:32
- B5Every Grain Of Sand3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Worry are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Why Worry are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
When was Why Worry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Greece, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Philips 830 492-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Worry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 830 492-1, PHH4, PHH 4, SF-2106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Worry 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.
