France
October 1959- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 212013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 E CPI 323A-Side Centre Label
7 E CPI 324B-Side Centre Label
Ray Charles And His OrchestraWhat'd I Say
Vinyl pressings
What'd I Say
by Ray Charles And His Orchestra · 1959
28 pressings1 countrySoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
What'd I Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 What'd I Say
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Atlantic 212013First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Atlantic 2120137", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Atlantic 2120137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1What'd I Say - Part. 13:05
- A2What'd I Say - Part. 21:59
- B1Blackjack2:15
- B2Heartbreaker2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are there?
28 vinyl pressings of What'd I Say are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was What'd I Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France. One of them is Atlantic 212013, released October 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of What'd I Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 212013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 E CPI 323 and 7 E CPI 324. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What'd I Say 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.
