US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Everlast 5002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EV-1002A Side
EV-1003B Side
The ChartsWhy Do You Cry / Dance Girl
Vinyl pressings
Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl
by The Charts · 1957
12 pressings1 countryDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Everlast 5002
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Everlast 50027", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Everlast 5002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Everlast 5002First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Last Chance Records LC-1157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Last Chance Records LC-1157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1807", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-1618 / Everlast COL-16187", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-16187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Everlast 50027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1807", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1807", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-1807", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhy Do You Cry2:20
- BDance Girl2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1957 and 1972.
When was Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Everlast 5002, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EV-1002 and EV-1003. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl 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.
