UK
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 754 A - 2U ARUNStamped side A
JET 754 B - 2U ARUNStamped side B
JET 754-ALabel side A
JET 754-BLabel side B
Roy WoodOh What A Shame
Vinyl pressings
Oh What A Shame
by Roy Wood · 1975
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
Oh What A Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Oh What A Shame
16 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 754 A-2U AP ARUN 1Runout side A, stamped / etched
JET 754 B-2U ML ARUN 2Runout side B, stamped / etched
UK
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 754 A-2U M P ARUN 2Side A stamped / etched runout
JET 754 B-2U O M ARUN 2Side B stamped / etched runout
JET 754-ASide A label
JET 754-BSide B label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
JET 754 A - 1U G ARUNStamped side A
JET 754 B - 1U G ARUNStamped side B
UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JET 754 A-2U ArunA side
JET 754 B-2U ArunB side
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records 2001 586Polydor 2001 586
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Jet Records 2001 586 / Polydor 2001 586First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Austria | Polydor 2001 586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 586First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2001 586 / Jet Records 2001 586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2001 586 / Jet Records 2001 586First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Island Records JET 754 / Jet Records JET 754First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2001 586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor DP 1992First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor DP 1992 / Jet Records DP 1992First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 586 / Jet Records 2001 586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 586 / Jet Records 2001 586First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Jet Records JET 754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1975 | UK | Jet Records JET 754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Jet Records JET 754First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Jet Records JET 754First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jet Records JET 7547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOh What A Shame
- BBengal Jig
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh What A Shame are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Oh What A Shame are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Oh What A Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Jet Records JET 754, released May 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh What A Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JET 754, 2001 586, DP 1992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JET 754 A - 2U ARUN and JET 754 B - 2U ARUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh What A Shame 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.
