France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.599
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Tek And JohnHow Do You Do
Vinyl pressings
How Do You Do
by Tek And John · 1972
12 pressings10 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockProg RockRock
How Do You Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 How Do You Do
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 33DLM 5125
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3-7 lon/f 3424Side A
3-7 lon/f 3425Side B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Steam Machine STM-038
- Format
- 7", Single
Chile
1972- Label and catalog number
- Astral 10.338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25500
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-GD 5194
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records 33DLM 5125First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Steam Machine STM-038First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Chile | Astral 10.338First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Pink Elephant PE 22.599First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25500First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Family FAY 1005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Peru | London Records 11601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Decca 22.599 / Decca PE 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Turkey | Pink Elephant 72350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Turkey | Pink Elephant 72350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca DL 25 5007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHow Do You Do ?4:15
- BWrites2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Do You Do are there?
12 vinyl pressings of How Do You Do are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was How Do You Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and more. One of them is Pink Elephant PE 22.599.
How do I tell if my copy of How Do You Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 22.599, 33DLM 5125, STM-038, 10.338) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Do You Do 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.