UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8219
- Format
- 7"
The NocturnesWhy? (Am I Treated So Bad)
Vinyl pressings
Why? (Am I Treated So Bad)
by The Nocturnes · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Why? (Am I Treated So Bad) was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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? (Am I Treated So Bad)
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8219
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30220-1A-Side Runout
7XCA 30221-1B-Side Runout
7XCA 30220A-Side Label
7XCA 30221B-Side LabeL
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72520
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 23 594Columbia 45-DW 6606
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XCA 30 220-1Runout A, stamped
7 XCA 30 221-1Runout B, stamped
7 XCA 30 220Label A
7 XCA 30 221Label B
New Zealand
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DNZ.10509
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records 72520First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 594 / Columbia 45-DW 6606First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10509First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8219First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8219First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 594 / Columbia 45-DW 6606First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Parlophone 302207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 23 5947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhy? (Am I Treated So Bad)3:08
- BSave The Last Dance For Me2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why? (Am I Treated So Bad) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Why? (Am I Treated So Bad) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Why? (Am I Treated So Bad) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8219.
How do I tell if my copy of Why? (Am I Treated So Bad) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8219, 72520, C 23 594, DNZ.10509) 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? (Am I Treated So Bad) 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.