US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 236
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
The DellsWhy Do You Have To Go / Dance, Dance, Dance
Vinyl pressings
Why Do You Have To Go / Dance, Dance, Dance
by The Dells · 1957
10 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Why Do You Have To Go 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 Have To Go
3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
57-598Label A
57-600Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
57-598Label, side A
57-600Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | Vee Jay Records VJ 236First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1957 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 236First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 236First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Oldies 45 OL 997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 14337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records 2817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 2367", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 14337", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhy Do You Have To Go2:33
- BDance, Dance, Dance2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Do You Have To Go are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Why Do You Have To Go are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1957 and 1964.
When was Why Do You Have To Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJ 236.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Do You Have To Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJ 236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Do You Have To Go 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.
