Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
05-259-1A-1 ASide A
05-259-1B-1 ASide B
Billy OceanAre You Ready
Vinyl pressings
Are You Ready
by Billy Ocean · 1979
15 pressings11 countriesDiscoBoogieFunk / Soul
Are You Ready was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Are You Ready
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Netherlands | GTO GT 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Epic E4-84087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic E4-84087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ecuador | CBS 833-000112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Europe | GTO GT 12.25912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Europe | GTO GT 2597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | GTO GT S 2597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | GTO GT 2597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | GTO GT 2597", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | GTO EN 50457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 2597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | GTO PT 0212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | CBS MS-401312", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 12 25912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Epic 453157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAre You Ready6:51
- BMaybe Tonight4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Are You Ready are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Are You Ready are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Are You Ready first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands. One of them is GTO GT 259.
How do I tell if my copy of Are You Ready is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 259) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05-259-1A-1 A and 05-259-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Are You Ready 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.
