Japan
March 15, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OR-1193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7EJ-40Stamped Side A
7EJ-41Stamped Side B
7EJ - 40 5 〄 C5Runout Side A
7EJ - 41 12 〄Runout Side B
The BeatlesMr Moonlight / What You're Doing
Vinyl pressings
Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing
by The Beatles · 1965
11 pressings1 countryRock & RollRock
Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OR-1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Odeon OR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Odeon OR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Odeon EAS-170597", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Odeon EAS-170597", Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Apple Records AR-11937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMr. Moonlight
- BWhat You're Doing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1965 and 1980.
When was Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Odeon OR-1193, released March 15, 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OR-1193) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7EJ-40 and 7EJ-41. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr Moonlight / What You're Doing 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.
