Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Why DontchaWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:02 |
| A2 | Out Into The FieldsWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:40 |
| A3 | The DoctorWritten-By – Palmer*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:30 |
| A4 | Turn Me OverWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
2:43 |
| A5 | Third DegreeWritten-By – E. Boyd* |
5:15 |
| B1 | Shake Ma Thing (Rollin Jack)Written-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:14 |
| B2 | While You SleepWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:24 |
| B3 | PleasureWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:02 |
| B4 | Love Is Worth The BluesWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:11 |
| B5 | Pollution WomanWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:26 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Columbia Records
- Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
- Produced At – Windfall Music Ent. Inc.
- Published By – Upfall Music Corp.
- Published By – Bruce Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
Credits
- Acoustic Bass – Jack* (tracks: A4, B2)
- Acoustic Guitar – Jack* (tracks: B5), Leslie* (tracks: B5)
- Art Direction, Design – Ed Lee
- Bass – Jack Bruce
- Drums – Corky Laing
- Engineer – Andrew Johns*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Danny Turbeville
- Guitar – Leslie West
- Guitar [Violin] – Leslie* (tracks: B2, B4)
- Organ, Harmonium – Jack* (tracks: A2)
- Photography By [Back Cover] – Ed Lee
- Photography By [Front Cover] – Rolland Sherman
- Piano – Jack* (tracks: A2, A5 to B3)
- Producer – Andrew Johns*, West, Bruce & Laing
- Rhythm Guitar – Corky* (tracks: B2)
- Slide Guitar – Leslie* (tracks: A4)
- Synthesizer [ARP] – Jack* (tracks: B5)
- Vocals – Corky* (tracks: A4), Jack* (tracks: A2, A5, B1, B3, B5), Leslie* (tracks: A1, B1, B2, B4)
Notes
rear of jacket has a small round GSP sticker (possible Columbia Special Products?)Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: AA -1 AL-31929 G2A CheT A
- Matrix / Runout (B Side Stamped, except last 5 characters): A1 G1 PBL 31929 G2B Aura
- Rights Society: ASCAP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 65314 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | CBS | S 65314 | UK | 1972 |
| C 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Columbia, Windfall Records | C 31929 | US | 1972 |
| C 31929, KC 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Windfall Records | C 31929, KC 31929 | US | 1972 |
| 2383 187 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Polydor | 2383 187 | Germany | 1972 |
| CAQ 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (8-Trk, Album, Quad) | Columbia, Windfall Records | CAQ 31929 | US | 1973 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Why DontchaVocals – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:02 |
| A2 | Out Into The FieldsVocals, Piano, Harmonium, Organ – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:40 |
| A3 | The DoctorVocals – Leslie WestWritten-By – Palmer*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:30 |
| A4 | Turn Me OverBlues Harp [Harp], Acoustic Bass – Jack BruceSlide Guitar – Leslie WestVocals – Corky LaingWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
2:43 |
| A5 | Third DegreeVocals, Piano – Jack BruceWritten-By – Eddie Boyd |
5:15 |
| B1 | Shake Ma Thing (Rollin Jack)Vocals [Lead & Backing], Piano – Jack BruceVocals [Lead] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:14 |
| B2 | While You SleepPiano, Acoustic Bass, Choir – Jack BruceRhythm Guitar – Corky LaingVocals, Dobro, Guitar [Violin Guitar] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:24 |
| B3 | PleasureVocals, Piano – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:02 |
| B4 | Love Is Worth The BluesVocals, Guitar [Violin Guitar] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:11 |
| B5 | Pollution WomanAcoustic Guitar – Leslie WestVocals, Synthesizer [Arp], Acoustic Guitar – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:26 |
Credits
- Bass – Jack Bruce
- Drums – Corky Laing
- Engineer [Assistant] – Danny Turbeville
- Guitar – Leslie West
- Producer – West, Bruce & Laing
- Producer, Engineer – Andrew Johns*
Notes
Licensed by RSO RecordsManufactured and distributed by Polydor K.K., Japan
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 65314 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | CBS | S 65314 | UK | 1972 |
| C 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Columbia, Windfall Records | C 31929 | US | 1972 |
| 2383 187 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Polydor | 2383 187 | Germany | 1972 |
| CAQ 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (8-Trk, Album, Quad) | Columbia, Windfall Records | CAQ 31929 | US | 1973 |
| 472477 2, COL 472477 2 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (CD, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | 472477 2, COL 472477 2 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Why DontchaVocals – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:02 |
| A2 | Out Into The FieldsVocals, Piano, Harmonium, Organ – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:40 |
| A3 | The DoctorVocals – Leslie WestWritten-By – Palmer*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:30 |
| A4 | Turn Me OverBlues Harp [Harp], Acoustic Bass – Jack BruceSlide Guitar – Leslie WestVocals – Corky LaingWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
2:43 |
| A5 | Third DegreeVocals, Piano – Jack BruceWritten-By – Eddie Boyd |
5:15 |
| B1 | Shake Ma Thing (Rollin Jack)Vocals [Lead & Backing], Piano – Jack BruceVocals [Lead] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:14 |
| B2 | While You SleepPiano, Acoustic Bass, Choir – Jack BruceRhythm Guitar – Corky LaingVocals, Dobro, Guitar [Violin Guitar] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
3:24 |
| B3 | PleasureVocals, Piano – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:02 |
| B4 | Love Is Worth The BluesVocals, Guitar [Violin Guitar] – Leslie WestWritten-By – West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:11 |
| B5 | Pollution WomanAcoustic Guitar – Leslie WestVocals, Synthesizer [Arp], Acoustic Guitar – Jack BruceWritten-By – Brown*, West, Bruce, Laing* |
4:26 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Columbia Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Bass – Jack Bruce
- Drums – Corky Laing
- Engineer [Assistant] – Danny Turbeville
- Guitar – Leslie West
- Producer – West, Bruce & Laing
- Producer, Engineer – Andrew Johns*
Notes
This version has Columbia and Windfall on the cover with Columbia (only) labels. Why Dontcha only doesn't have the Windfall logo on the sleeves.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched Runout): PAL 31929-1A LH 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched Runout): PBL 31929-1B LH 3
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Both Sides): STERLING
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 65314 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | CBS | S 65314 | UK | 1972 |
| C 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Columbia, Windfall Records | C 31929 | US | 1972 |
| 2383 187 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album) | Polydor | 2383 187 | Germany | 1972 |
| CAQ 31929 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (8-Trk, Album, Quad) | Columbia, Windfall Records | CAQ 31929 | US | 1973 |
| MWX 4040 | West, Bruce & Laing | Why Dontcha (LP, Album, RE) | RSO | MWX 4040 | Japan | 1980 |










