Austria
1983- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 111 137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GIG 111 137 A H1Runout A, stamped/etched
GIG 111 137 B H1Runout B, stamped/etched
Patrick GammonDo My Ditty
Vinyl pressings
Do My Ditty
by Patrick Gammon · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesPop RapHip Hop
Do My Ditty was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Do My Ditty
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM - 132 - A1 Bilbo TAPE ONERunout side A
AM - 132 - B1 Bilbo TAPE ONERunout side B
AM 132-ALabel side A
AM 132-BLabel side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 132
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMX 132 A2Runout Side A
AMX 132 BIRunout Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 132
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 132
- Format
- 7", Promo
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.13 869TELDEC 6.13869 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 111 137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.13 869 / TELDEC 6.13869 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20227First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 12.9723First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9723First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1422First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 12.9723First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9723First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMX 132First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMX 132First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 132First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 93047" | 7" |
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records K-93047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | GiG Records GIG 111 1377", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADo My Ditty4:08
- BT.O.P.4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do My Ditty are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Do My Ditty are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Do My Ditty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Austria, UK, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is GiG Records GIG 111 137.
How do I tell if my copy of Do My Ditty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GIG 111 137, AM 132, AMX 132, 6.13 869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GIG 111 137 A H1 and GIG 111 137 B H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do My Ditty 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.