US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL
R.B. GreavesWhiter Shade Of Pale
Vinyl pressings
Whiter Shade Of Pale
by R.B. Greaves · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Whiter Shade Of Pale 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO - Monarch Pressing
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL.6789
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Atlantic ATL.6789First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records 45-6789First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records 45-6789First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | ATCO Records 45-6789First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Atlantic 45-67897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic ATCO 67897", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 67897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-67897", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-1018A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-67897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhiter Shade Of Pale3:20
- BShow Me The Way To Go2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whiter Shade Of Pale are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Whiter Shade Of Pale are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Whiter Shade Of Pale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, New Zealand. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6789.
How do I tell if my copy of Whiter Shade Of Pale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6789, ATL.6789) 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale 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.
