UK
May 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 39
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO LEFT 39 A1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGERunout etched side A
MPO LEFT 39 B1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGERunout etched side B
Vinyl pressings
Doin' The Do
by Betty Boo · 1990
25 pressings11 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronicPop
Doin' The Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Doin' The Do
24 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 39T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 39 T A2 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE PR · PSide A, variant 1
LEFT 39 T B3 THE EXCHANGE PR · PSide B, variant 1
LEFT 39 T A2 P.2 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE PR · P PSide A, variant 2
LEFT 39 T B3 P2 PR-P THE EXCHANGE ⅠSide B, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT R39T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEFTR39TAB A1 PR.PRunout side A
LEFT (R)39T B1 PR-PRunout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 39
- Format
- 7"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 39TP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 39TP
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 39 TP A1 PR-P PAUL'S BSide A (Betty) runout etched
LEFT 39 TP B2 PR-P PAUL'S B MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGESide B (Boo) runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Colossal Records COLS-7021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Colossal Records COL 12-021First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Colossal Records COLS-7021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia & New Zealand | Colossal Records COL 12-021 / Rhythm King COL 12-021First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia & New Zealand | Colossal Records COLS-7021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Belgium | Rhythm King LEFT 128106First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Belgium | Rhythm King LEFT 8106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Sire 92 15810First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | France | Island Records 875 937-1 / Rhythm King 875 937-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Island Records 875 953-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Rhythm King 875 936-7 / Island Records 875 936-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Rough Trade M 1 - 1002 / Rhythm King LEFT 39 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 39 / Rough Trade S1-1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | Musart Premier MPI 80189First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | EZ Pop EZ-POP-007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Doin' The Do5:40
- B1Doin' The Do (King John Mix)6:41
- B2Shame3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doin' The Do are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Doin' The Do are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Doin' The Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Rhythm King LEFT 39, released May 8, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Doin' The Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEFT 39, LEFT 39T, LEFT R39T, LEFT 39TP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO LEFT 39 A1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE and MPO LEFT 39 B1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Doin' The Do 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.
