US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZS7 2027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZS7 2027-1-1C PSide A, Stamped
ZS7 2027-2-1C PSide B, Stamped
ZS7 2027-1Side A, Printed On Label
ZS7 2027-2Side B, Printed On Label
Paul AnkaWhy Are You Leaning On Me Sir
Vinyl pressings
Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir
by Paul Anka · 1970
11 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Are You Leaning On Me Sir
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS7133CBS CBS 7133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7133-ARunout side A - Variant 1
CBS 7133-BRunout side B - Variant 1
CBS 7133 A GPRunout side A - Variant 2
CBS 7133 B1Runout side B - Variant 2
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS7133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7133-ARunout Side A
CBS 7133-BRunout Side B
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7133-ARunout Side A
CBS 7133-BRunout Side B
Spain
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7133
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7133-ARunout Side A
CBS 7133-BRunout Side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | CBS CBS7133 / CBS CBS 7133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS CBS7133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7133First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 7133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Barnaby Records ZS7 2027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS CBS 7133 / CBS ZS7 20277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 71337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS 71337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 71337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Barnaby Records ZS7-20277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhy Are You Leaning On Me Sir2:40
- BYou're Some Kind Of Friend4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, France, Germany, Spain. One of them is Barnaby Records ZS7 2027.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 2027, CBS7133, 7133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZS7 2027-1-1C P and ZS7 2027-2-1C P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Are You Leaning On Me Sir 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.
