Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records 2088 024
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 2088 024 1W 1 670 06 11 3Runout side A
AA 2088 024 2W 1 670 06 1Runout side B
The RubettesYou're The Reason Why
Vinyl pressings
You're The Reason Why
by The Rubettes · 1976
16 pressings11 countriesGlamDiscoRockPop
You're The Reason Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 You're The Reason Why
16 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records 2088 024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2088 024 1W 1 670 04Runout side A
AA 2088 024 2W 1 670 06Runout side B
UK
April 1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records STAT 20State Records 2088 024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
STAT 20 A//1 T 11 1A Side Runout Groove
STAT 20 B//1 T 11 3B Side Runout Groove
STAT 20 A//1 T 11 2Side A: Variant 1
STAT 20 B//1 T 11 3Side B: Variant 1
UK
April 1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records STAT 20State Records 2088 024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
STAT 20 A // 1 TSide A runout
STAT 20 B // 1 TSide B runout
Japan
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records DWQ 6005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DWQ-6005AA Side Runout Groove
DWQ-6005BB Side Runout Groove
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- State Records 2088 024
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | State Records 2088 024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Austria | State Records 2088 024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | State Records 2088 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | State Records 2088 024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ireland | State Records STAT 20 / State Records 2088 024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | State Records DWQ 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | State Records 2088 024First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | State Records 20 88 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | State Records STAT 20 / State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1976 | UK | State Records STAT 20 / State Records 2088 024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AYou're The Reason Why2:37
- BJulia
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You're The Reason Why are there?
16 vinyl pressings of You're The Reason Why are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was You're The Reason Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is State Records 2088 024.
How do I tell if my copy of You're The Reason Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2088 024, STAT 20, DWQ 6005, 2088 027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2088 024 1W 1 670 06 11 3 and AA 2088 024 2W 1 670 06 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You're The Reason Why 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.
