UK
October 1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC 1021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ANC1021-A1A Side stamped
ANC1021-B1B Side stamped
ANC1021AA Side label
ANC1021BB SIde label
Vinyl pressings
Why Did You Do It
by Stretch · 1975
44 pressings17 countriesFunkFunk / SoulPop
Why Did You Do It 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 Why Did You Do It
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC 1021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 pronged knock out centre
- Runout / matrix
ANC1021-A1A Side stamped
ANC1021-B1B Side stamped
ANC1021AA Side label
ANC1021BB SIde label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC 1021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ANC•1021•A1 3 1Side A
ANC•1021•B1 3 3Side B
ANC 1021AA Side label
ANC 1021BB Side label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC 1021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor ANC-1021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ANC 1021 A 1Side A
ANC 1021 B A 7 CSide B
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Anchor 1308-21003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Anchor ANC-1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Anchor 1308-21003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Anchor 16 528 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ANC 10217", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Anchor 16 528 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | R & T ABCS 5First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Anchor ABCS 5First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Anchor ABCS 0005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Anchor ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Anchor ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Anchor ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Anchor ANC 1021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Anchor 1308-210037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Ariola 601 421 / Crazy Records 601 42112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8006 / Vinyl Mania BB 800612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8006 / Vinyl Mania BB 800612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 70067", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Austria | Dum Dum Records DUM 633 22012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Austria | Dum Dum Records DUM 133 2207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Belgium | Megadisc MEGA 128335 / Megadisc 12833512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 601 80312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 4037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Crazy Records 106 4837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 106 483 / Ariola 106.4837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 53512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records 06 20055077", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 128335 / Megadisc 12833512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 0783357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Streetheat Music SPV 050-0824512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Greece | Splash Music SPLASH 03012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| ? | Unknown | Beat Box BB 8006 / Vinyl Mania BB 800612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | Belgium | Megadisc MEGA 078335 / Megadisc 0783357" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AWhy Did You Do It
- BWrite Me A Note
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Did You Do It are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Why Did You Do It are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1975 and 1992.
When was Why Did You Do It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Anchor ANC 1021, released October 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Did You Do It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANC 1021, ANC-1021, 1308-21003, 16 528 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ANC1021-A1 and ANC1021-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Did You Do 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.