US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 45-5444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-JB-11991-N1 [IAM logo]A runout
45-JB-11993-N1 [IAM logo]B runout
The RaindropsWhat A Guy / It's So Wonderful
Vinyl pressings
What A Guy / It's So Wonderful
by The Raindrops · 1963
12 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
What A Guy / It's So Wonderful 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 What A Guy / It's So Wonderful
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
- Jubilee 45-5444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 45-5444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 45-5444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
May 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL. 9718London American Recordings HL. 9718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSJ-6405-2C
UK
May 1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL. 9718London American Recordings HL. 9718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSJ.6405Side A label
MSJ.6406Side B label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HL-2096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Jubilee J-5444XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1013First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Jubilee 45-5444First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Jubilee 45-5444First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Jubilee 45-5444First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Jubilee 45-5444First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HL. 9718 / London American Recordings HL. 9718First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HL. 9718 / London American Recordings HL. 9718First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records 33 DLM 50257", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.4257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhat A Guy2:18
- BIt's So Wonderful2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Guy / It's So Wonderful are there?
12 vinyl pressings of What A Guy / It's So Wonderful are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was What A Guy / It's So Wonderful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jubilee 45-5444.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Guy / It's So Wonderful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-5444, HL. 9718, HL-2096, J-5444X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-JB-11991-N1 [IAM logo] and 45-JB-11993-N1 [IAM logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A Guy / It's So Wonderful 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.