UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2091-112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
2091-112 ALabel, side A
2091-112 BLabel, side B
Otis Redding(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Vinyl pressings
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
by Otis Redding · 1971
21 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2091-112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2091-112First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2091-112First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 2307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 2307", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 2307" | 7" |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 2307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 102307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 102307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Atlantic K 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay2:43
- B1Respect2:05
- B2Mr. Pitiful2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay are there?
21 vinyl pressings of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK. One of them is Atlantic 2091-112.
How do I tell if my copy of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2091-112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2091-112 A and 2091-112 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay 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.
