US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-C287A-3 MR S.R. △-50460A Side Etching
45-C287B-3 MR S.R. △-50460-XB Side Etching
C-287-AA Side Label
C-287-BB Side Label
The OrlonsBon-Doo-Wah
Vinyl pressings
Bon-Doo-Wah
by The Orlons · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
Bon-Doo-Wah was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bon-Doo-Wah
10 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-287-AA Side Label
C-287-BB Side Label
C287A-1 AudioMatrix S.R.A Side Etching
C287B-1 AudioMatrix S.R.B Side Etching
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · D.J. Copy
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo Parkway C.287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C.287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Columbia DO-4446First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Cameo C-287XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Cameo Parkway 10 606 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Cameo Parkway CFF 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Cameo Parkway C.287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Cameo C.287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Cameo C-287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Cameo C-287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Cameo C-287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Cameo C-287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABon-Doo-Wah2:07
- BDon't Throw Your Love Away2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bon-Doo-Wah are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bon-Doo-Wah are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Bon-Doo-Wah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Cameo C-287.
How do I tell if my copy of Bon-Doo-Wah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-287, C.287, DO-4446, C-287X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-C287A-3 MR S.R. △-50460 and 45-C287B-3 MR S.R. △-50460-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bon-Doo-Wah 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.