US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Quark QK 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A- ▷ QK - 00I-ARunout side-A, variant 1
A- ▷ QK - 00I-BRunout side-B, variant 1
QK-001 A MCR-RCERunout side-A, variant 2
QK-001 BRunout side-B, variant 2
BlazeWhatcha Gonna Do
Vinyl pressings
Whatcha Gonna Do
by Blaze · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Whatcha Gonna Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Whatcha Gonna Do
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Quark QK 001
- Format
- 12", White Label, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Quark QK 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Quark QK 001First year12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-0712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-07-PRO7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-3612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP 367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1200612" | 12" |
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2006-40 / BCM Records BC 12-2006-4012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Quark QK 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Champion Champ 12-3612", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Whatcha Gonna Do (Vocal)5:38
- A2Whatcha Gonna Do (Acadub)6:52
- B1Whatcha Gonna Do (Radio Mix)5:40
- B2Whatcha Gonna Do (Bonus Mix)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatcha Gonna Do are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Whatcha Gonna Do are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 2004.
When was Whatcha Gonna Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Quark QK 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatcha Gonna Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QK 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A- ▷ QK - 00I-A and A- ▷ QK - 00I-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whatcha Gonna 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.
