US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Who's Zoomin' Who
by Aretha Franklin · 1985
42 pressings13 countriesSynth-popSoulDiscoElectronic
Who's Zoomin' Who was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Who's Zoomin' Who
35 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD 1-9411
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A1H AD-1-9411-SA-RCA1 Ad1 9411 SA I STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
A1H AD-1-9411-SB-RCA1 Ad1 9411 SB I ✩ STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
AD 1-9411 SA B⃥ ⃥A⃥D⃥1⃥-⃥9⃥3⃥1⃥1⃥ -SA RCA1 KRunout, Side A/etched [variant 1]
STERLING 1 A2Runout, Side A/stamped [variant 1]
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD 1-9411Arista AD1-9411
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AD-1-[9311 (scratched out)]-SA-M2 AD-1-9411-SA-M2 ELA- △ 27119 ☆Etched, side 1
AD-1-[9311 (scratched out)]-SB-M2 AD-1- 9411-SB M2 ☆ ELA- △ 27119XEtched, side 2
STERLINGStamped, sides 1 & 2
AD1-9411-SALabel, side 1
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9410-SALA-side label
AS1-9410-SBB-side label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9410-SAL- ̷A̷L̷D̷1̷ SH1 ɑ R-14857-SH1 SLM ✩ STERLING △10617 1-1A side runout
AS-1-9410-SB-A̷L̷ SH2 ɑ R-14859-SH2 STERLING 1-1 SLM △10618-XB side runout
AS1-9410-SALA side label
AS1-9410-SBB side label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9410-SAL-RCA2 {STERLING I A2}Side A, etched except {stamped}
AS-1-9410-SB-RCA2 ☆{STERLING I A2}Side B, etched except {stamped}
AS-1-9410-SALSide A, label
AS-1-9410-SBSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9842First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9842 / Arista (ASI-9410)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Festival Records X-14243 / Arista X-14243First year12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1985 | Barbados | Arista AS 19437First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AD1-9411First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-9410First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 602 090First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 745First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista 602 090First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista X-14243First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista K 9842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista 104501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Peru | Arista 01.48.800007First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Who's Zoomin' Who (Dance Mix)8:36
- A2Who's Zoomin' Who (Dub Mix)5:29
- B1Who's Zoomin' Who (Radio Mix)5:48
- B2Who's Zoomin' Who (Acapella Mix)5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Zoomin' Who are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Who's Zoomin' Who are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Who's Zoomin' Who first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Arista AS1-9410.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Zoomin' Who is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9410, AD 1-9411, AS 1-9410, ARIST 12633) 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 Who's Zoomin' Who 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.
