US
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-10010-2 A+PA-side runout etched
K-10099-2B-side runout etched
K-10010A-side label
K-10099B-side label
The CrittersMr. Dieingly Sad / It Just Won't Be That Way
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Dieingly Sad / It Just Won't Be That Way
by The Critters · 1966
16 pressings11 countriesGarage RockRock & RollRock
Mr. Dieingly Sad was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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. Dieingly Sad
15 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-10010Label A
K-10099Label B
K-10010-3 SS A+PDeadwax A
K-10099-3 SDeadwax B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A+P K-10010-2 PA-side etched/stamped runout
K-10099-4 PB-side etched/stamped runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLR 10071London American Recordings HLR 10071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLR 10071London American Recordings HLR 10071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-MSV-7588-1C B 1A-Side Runout
45-MSV-7589-1C B 1B-Side Runout
MSV.7588A-Side Label
MSV.7589B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Kapp Records K-4083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Brazil | Kapp Records CS. - 1.197 / Mocambo CS. - 1.197First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14569 / Kapp Records DV 14569First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten, Kapp Records DV 14569First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Kapp Records K 769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Kapp Records K769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Philippines | Kapp Records K 769 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLR 10071 / London American Recordings HLR 10071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLR 10071 / London American Recordings HLR 10071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records K-769First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records K-769First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records K-769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | Kapp Records K 2122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records K-769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records K-769First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | London Records HLR 10071 / London American Recordings HLR 100717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMr. Dieingly Sad2:39
- BIt Just Won't Be That Way2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Dieingly Sad are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mr. Dieingly Sad are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Mr. Dieingly Sad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Kapp Records K-769, released July 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Dieingly Sad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-769, HLR 10071, K 2122, K-4083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-10010-2 A+P and K-10099-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Dieingly Sad 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.