UK
August 6, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side A
XDRF-36240-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side B
XDR.36239Label side A
XDR.36240Label side B
Small FacesWhatcha Gonna Do About It
Vinyl pressings
Whatcha Gonna Do About It
by Small Faces · 1965
22 pressings14 countriesModRockPop
Whatcha Gonna Do About It was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Whatcha Gonna Do About It
20 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 12 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
August 6, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-TI-ICRunout, stamped, side A, variant 1
XDRF-36240-TI-ICRunout, stamped, side B, variant 1
XDRF-36239-TI-1C A 1Runout, stamped, side A, variant 2
XDRF-36240-TI-1C C 1Runout, stamped, side B, variant 2
UK
August 6, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side A
XDRF-36240-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side B
XDR.36239Label side A
XDR.36240Label side B
UK
August 6, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side A
XDRF-36240-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side B
XDR.36239Label side A
XDR.36240Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-T1-1C BB 1Side A, Stamped
XDRF-36240-T1-1C 1 1Side B, Stamped
XDR.36239Label side A
XDR.36240Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-36239-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side A
XDRF-36240-TI-ICRunout [stamped] side B
XDR.36239Label side A
XDR.36240Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca Y7254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | Decca 23655First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Canada | Press Records PRE. 9794First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Decca F.12208First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | France | Decca 72.044 / Disques Decca 72.044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca DL 25 203First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Ireland | Decca F.12208First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Decca F.12208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Philippines | London Records F. 760098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Decca F.12208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Decca F.12208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Press Records 45-PRE 9794First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Press Records 45 PRE 9794First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Press Records 45 PRE 9794First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM.7-71777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Southern Rhodesia | Decca FM.7-71777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhatcha Gonna Do About It
- BWhat's A Matter Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatcha Gonna Do About It are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Whatcha Gonna Do About It are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Whatcha Gonna Do About It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F.12208, released August 6, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatcha Gonna Do About It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12208, 45-PRE 9794, 45 PRE 9794, 45-PRE 9704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-36239-TI-IC and XDRF-36240-TI-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whatcha Gonna Do About It 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.
