Vinyl pressings
by Tavares · 1977
Whodunit was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
30 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 20 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.
SF 93702-1 BLAIR'SA-side run-out, variant 1
SF 93703-1 HATB-side run-out, variant 1
SF 93702-1 HO BLAIR'S 1A-side run-out, variant 2
SF 93703-1 HAT LAB-side run-out, variant 2
SF 93702-1A-Side run-out, stamped
BLAIR'SA-Side run-out, etched
SF 93703-1B-Side run-out, stamped
HATB-Side run-out, etched
SF 93702-1A-Side run-out, stamped
BLAIR'SA-Side run-out, etched
SF 93703-1B-Side run-out, stamped
HATB-Side run-out, etched
S45-93702 F-2#3 —◁ Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLA-Side Runout Etching
S45-93703 F-2 Wly —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLB-Side Runout Etching
S-93702A-Side Label
S-93703B-Side Label
S45-93702 F-1 2 4398 #1 Wly [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]A-Side Runout, Etched except [Stamped]
S45-93703 F-1 Wly [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]B-Side Runout, Etched except [Stamped]
S93702A-Side Label
S93703B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Capitol Records 1577First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11425First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11425First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 006-85107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 006-85107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11243First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4398 (93702)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | Capitol Records 1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006 85107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 107 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records F 665 941First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 107 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 1077", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 15914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
31 vinyl pressings of Whodunit are listed here, from 20 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Netherlands, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15914.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15914, 4398, P-4398, 5C 006-85107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 93702-1 BLAIR'S and SF 93703-1 HAT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
