US
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records FW 37668
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FW 37668 A-1BSide A runout, variant 1
FW 37668-2A COLUMBIA NYSide B runout, variant 1
FW 37668 A-1ASide A runout, variant 2
FW 37668 B-1ASide B runout, variant 2
Brandi WellsWatch Out
Vinyl pressings
Watch Out
by Brandi Wells · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Watch Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Watch Out
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records FW 37668
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records V 2224Virgin V2224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-2224-A3Side 1 Runout
V-2224-B3Side 2 Runout
JonzSide 1 Runout
V 2224-ASide 1 Label
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records PHLP-12825
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records 540024Vogue 540024
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records WMOLP 37668
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | WMOT Records PHLP-12825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | WMOT Records 540024 / Vogue 540024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | WMOT Records WMOLP 37668First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | WMOT Records VIP-6837 / Virgin VIP-6837First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | WMOT Records VIP-6837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V2224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | WMOT Records WMOT(L) 1033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | WMOT Records V 2224 / Virgin V2224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | WMOT Records FW 37668First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | WMOT Records FW 37668First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Watch Out5:48
- A2When You Get Right Down To It3:52
- A3Fantasy5:39
- A4I Hate To See You Go3:50
- B1I Love You3:57
- B2What Goes Around Comes Around6:19
- B3You Are My Life4:14
- B4Falling In Love3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Watch Out are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Watch Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is WMOT Records FW 37668.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FW 37668, V 2224, PHLP-12825, 540024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FW 37668 A-1B and FW 37668-2A COLUMBIA NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watch Out 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.