UK
August 9, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11712
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.30421Label Side A, Inverted
DR.31091Label Side B, Inverted
The BachelorsWhispering
Vinyl pressings
Whispering
by The Bachelors · 1963
13 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningVocalPop
Whispering 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 Whispering
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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 9, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11712
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-30421-T1-1C 3CRunout Side A [Stamped]
DRF-31091-T1-1CRunout Side B [Stamped]
DR 30421Label Side A [Inverted]
DR 31091Label Side B [Inverted]
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11712
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11712
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DRF-30421-T1-1CA-Side Runout
DRF-31091-T1-1CB-Side Runout
US
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 9623
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
November 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 9623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | London Records L.9623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Decca FM.7-7025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | London Records 45-LON 9623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1963 | US | London Records 45-LON9623VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | London Records 45 LON 9623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F 11712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | London Records 45-LON 9623First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | London Records 45-LON 9623First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | London Records 171617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F.117127", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AWhispering
- BNo Light In The Window
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whispering are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Whispering are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Whispering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Decca F.11712, released August 9, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Whispering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11712, F 11712, 45-LON 9623, 45-LON9623V) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.30421 and DR.31091. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whispering 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.
