US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 - 57626PIA Side Runout Etching
45 - 57627PIB Side Runout Etching
IAM (in a triangle)Both Sides Runout Etching
45 59626A Side Center Label
Patti DrewWorkin' On A Groovy Thing / Without A Doubt
Vinyl pressings
Workin' On A Groovy Thing / Without A Doubt
by Patti Drew · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Workin' On A Groovy Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Workin' On A Groovy Thing
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-59626Side A Label
45-59627Side B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 - 57626PIA Side Runout Etching
45 - 57627PIB Side Runout Etching
IAM [in a triangle]Both Sides Runout Etching
45 59626A Side Center Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-59626Side A label
45-59627Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-59626-T2Runout Side A
45-59626 P1Runout Side B
45-59626Side A Label
45-59627Side B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 2197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records 2197First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15557First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records P 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 2197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 155577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWorkin' On A Groovy Thing3:08
- BWithout A Doubt2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Workin' On A Groovy Thing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Workin' On A Groovy Thing are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Workin' On A Groovy Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 2197.
How do I tell if my copy of Workin' On A Groovy Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2197, P 2197, CL 15557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 - 57626PI and 45 - 57627PI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Workin' On A Groovy Thing 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.