Benelux
1992- Label and catalog number
- Byte Records BYTE 12013ToCo International 181081.5
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12013 181081 5 - A1A-side runout, etched
12013 181081 5 - B1AA-side runout, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Workaholic
by 2 Unlimited · 1992
13 pressings8 countriesTechnoEuro HouseElectronic
Workaholic was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Workaholic
13 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Benelux
1992- Label and catalog number
- Byte Records BYTE 7013Byte Records 181081.7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7013 181081.7 - A1A-side
7013 181081.7 - B1B-side
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 228
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWLT 228-AA Side / Matrix
PWLT 228-BB Side / Matrix
PWLT-228-A1 * MAX.A Side / Runout
PWLT-228-B1 * MAX.B Side / Runout
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 3 PWL 228 A\Side A Wax, Stamped
DFI 92 3 PWL 228 BSide B Wax, Stamped
PWL 228/A
PWL 228/B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Big Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 3 PWL 228 A\Side A Wax, Stamped
DFI 92 3 PWL 228 BSide B Wax, Stamped
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RAD 60Hot Productions HAL 12322
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Liberation Records X14391 / Byte Records X14391First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 12013 / ToCo International 181081.5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 7013 / Byte Records 181081.7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6775-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6775-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Greece | Graffiti G.R. 012First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Mexico | Musart EMI 766First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX - 315First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS - 315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 228First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Radikal Records RAD 60 / Hot Productions HAL 12322First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AWorkaholic (Vocal Edit)3:34
- AAWorkaholic (Instrumental Edit)3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Workaholic are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Workaholic are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Workaholic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Benelux, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Byte Records BYTE 12013.
How do I tell if my copy of Workaholic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BYTE 12013, BYTE 7013, PWLT 228, PWL 228) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12013 181081 5 - A1 and 12013 181081 5 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Workaholic 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.
