Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1C 006-60 629EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60 629 A - 1Runout side A, stamped
60 629 B - 1Runout side B, stamped
ShowaddywaddyI Wonder Why
Vinyl pressings
I Wonder Why
by Showaddywaddy · 1978
15 pressings9 countriesRock & RollGlamDoo WopRock
I Wonder Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 I Wonder Why
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1C 006-60 629EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Teldec Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60 629 A - 1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, stamped
60 629 B - 1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped
60 629 A - 1 // Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, stamped, variant 2
60 629 B - 1 // Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 174 A//3 MC 11 KEV DRunout side A
ARISTA 174 B//2 MC 11 KEV 5 ΛRunout side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 174 A // 3 MC 1 1 KEVRunout, stamped/etched side A variant 1
ARISTA 174 B // 1 MC WD78 1 2 1 KEVRunout, stamped/etched side B variant 1
ARISTA 174 A//1 MC 11 20 KEVRunout, stamped/etched side A variant 2
ARISTA 174 B//1 MC 11 11 W/D 78 KEVRunout, stamped/etched side B variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AR-11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-60 629 / EMI 4C 006-60 629First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-60 629 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 629First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-60 629 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 629First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Arista 5N 006-60629 / Negram 5N 006N-60629First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Arista AAJ1043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Arista ARIST 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AR-11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Arista BL 350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Wonder Why3:13
- BEver Lovin'2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Wonder Why are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I Wonder Why are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was I Wonder Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Arista 1C 006-60 629.
How do I tell if my copy of I Wonder Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-60 629, ARIST 174, AR-11712, 4C 006-60 629) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60 629 A - 1 and 60 629 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Wonder Why 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.
