Norway
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320.168 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
320 168 // 1 F 710Runout Side A
320 168 // 2 F 710Runout Side B
320.168-1 FLabel Side A
320.168-2 FLabel Side B
The AngelsWow Wow Wee (He's The Boy For Me) / Snowflakes And Teardrops
Vinyl pressings
Wow Wow Wee (He's The Boy For Me) / Snowflakes And Teardrops
by The Angels · 1963
13 pressings9 countriesPop RockPop
Wow Wow Wee was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Wow Wow Wee
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Norway | Philips 320.168 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Smash Records M 1077 / Mercury M-10777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 320 168 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Philips PF 3380367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Spain | Philips 434 546 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BF 1312 / Philips 320168 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18707", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18707", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18707", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury S-1870X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips JF 327 403 / Philips 327 403 JF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWow Wow Wee (He's The Boy For Me)2:03
- BSnowflakes And Teardrops2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wow Wow Wee are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wow Wow Wee are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Wow Wow Wee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Norway. One of them is Philips 320.168 BF.
How do I tell if my copy of Wow Wow Wee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 320.168 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 320 168 // 1 F 710 and 320 168 // 2 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wow Wow Wee 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.
