UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye International DDS 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Grey Label
- Runout / matrix
DDS 111 A-1♢XVariant 1+2 A-Side run-outs, stamped
DDS 111 B-1♢ XXVariant 1+2 B-Side run-outs, stamped
Wigan's Chosen FewFootsee / 7 Days Too Long
Vinyl pressings
Footsee / 7 Days Too Long
by Wigan's Chosen Few · 1974
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Footsee / 7 Days Too Long was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Footsee / 7 Days Too Long
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye International DDS 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Centre
Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye International DDS 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · (Blue Label)
- Runout / matrix
DDS 111 A-1♢XA-side run-out, stamped
DDS 111 B-1♢ XXB-side run-out, stamped
AFA-side run-out, etched
AMB-side run-out, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ireland | Pye International DDS 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye International DDS 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Pye International DDS 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Roulette 45. R. 120507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18306 / Roulette BF 183067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | PRT DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | PRT DDS 1117", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AFootsee (Instrumental)
- B7 Days Too Long
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Footsee / 7 Days Too Long are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Footsee / 7 Days Too Long are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Footsee / 7 Days Too Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Ireland. One of them is Pye International DDS 111.
How do I tell if my copy of Footsee / 7 Days Too Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DDS 111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DDS 111 A-1♢X and DDS 111 B-1♢ XX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Footsee / 7 Days Too Long 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.