France
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2 C 004-05906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
05906 A 21 M3 307835 Irunout side A stamped
05906 B 21 M3 307836 Irunout side B stamped
Windsor DaviesWhispering Grass
Vinyl pressings
Whispering Grass
by Windsor Davies · 1975
20 pressings11 countriesComedyJazzPop
Whispering Grass was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Whispering Grass
18 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1J 006-05.906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2290 A-1 MMR 3Side A runout, variant 1
EMI 2290 B-1 MMP 2Side B runout, variant 1
EMI 2290 A-1 ROA 4Side A runout, variant 2
EMI 2290 B-1 ADP 4Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2290 A-1 D 11Runout, A-side, stamped
EMI 2290 B-1 L 11Runout, B-side, stamped
EMI 2290ALabel A
EMI 2290BLabel B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2290 A-1 1 RPSide A runout
EMI 2290 B-1 1 AGSide B runout
EMI 2290ALabel A
EMI 2290BLabel B
UK
April 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2290
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMI-10824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-05906First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | EMI 72758First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2 C 004-05906First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | EMI 1J 006-05.906First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-05906First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5c 006 05906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | EMI 1 J 006-05.906First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMI 2290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhispering Grass
- BI Should Have Known
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whispering Grass are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Whispering Grass are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Whispering Grass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is EMI 2 C 004-05906.
How do I tell if my copy of Whispering Grass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 004-05906, 1J 006-05.906, EMI 2290, EMI-10824) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05906 A 21 M3 307835 I and 05906 B 21 M3 307836 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whispering Grass 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.