Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Val DoonicanWhat Would I Be
Vinyl pressings
What Would I Be
by Val Doonican · 1966
29 pressings14 countriesVocalPop
What Would I Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Would I Be
27 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(sideways 0) 45-XDR-39003-I X·URunout A side (stamped)
45-XDR-39004·X URunout B side (stamped)
S-HRunout both sides (etched)
Manufactured in GermanyRunout both sides (stamped)
UK
October 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Boxed Decca Labels
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39003-T1-1CA-side runout
XDR-39004-T1-1CB-side runout
XDR.39003Label side A
XDR.39004Label side B
UK
October 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Boxed Decca Labels
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39003-T1-1CA-side runout
XDR-39004-T1-1CB-side runout
XDR.39003Label side A
XDR.39004Label side B
UK
October 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Boxed Decca Labels
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39003-T1-1C I CAA-side runout
XDR-39004-T1-1C I CBB-side runout
XDR.39003Label side A
XDR.39004Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Boxed Decca Labels
- Runout / matrix
{XDR.39003}Label side A
{XDR.39004}Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca FM 7290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Decca 45-F 125057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Finland | Decca 45-F 125057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat Would I Be2:31
- BGentle Mary2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Would I Be are there?
29 vinyl pressings of What Would I Be are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was What Would I Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Decca DL 25267.
How do I tell if my copy of What Would I Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 25267, DL 25 267, F.12505, 45 PRE 5008) 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 What Would I Be 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.
