UK
August 8, 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 3527ASide A Label
S CBS 3527BSide B Label
SparrowOh Doctor
Vinyl pressings
Oh Doctor
by Sparrow · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesDoo WopRock
Oh Doctor 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 Doctor
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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 8, 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
S•CBS•3527•A2Side A Stamped Runout
ARUNSide A Etched Runout
S•CBS•3527•B2Side B Stamped Runout
S CBS 3527ASide A Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Hole Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S•3527•A1 A1Runout Side A
CBS•S•3527•B1 A5Runout Side B
S CBS 3527ASide A Label
S CBS 3527BSide B Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3527First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | CBS CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-10234First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-10234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOh Doctor3:10
- BEli's Coming3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Doctor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh Doctor are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Oh Doctor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 3527, released August 8, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Doctor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 3527, 3-10234, CBS S 3527, CBS 3527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S CBS 3527A and S CBS 3527B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Doctor 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.