France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 12.1247
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Break MachineAre You Ready
Vinyl pressings
Are You Ready
by Break Machine · 1984
14 pressings6 countriesBreaksElectroElectronicHip Hop
Are You Ready was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 284-7
- Format
- 7"
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO I SCM 1247 ASide A
MPO I SCM 1247 BSide B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 24Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 24
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT 24 A-1 HW DAMONTSide A
SOHOT 24 B-1 DAMONTSide B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DAMONT 2 SOHO 24 A3 L-14990Runout Side A, hand-etched
DAMONT L-14991 MT . 1 2 SOHO - 24 - B1Runout Side B, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 24
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT 24 A-1 MW [(horizontal) 1] [(opposite direction) DAMONT] [(horizontal) B]Runout, Side A
SOHOT 24 B-1 MW [(horizontal) 1] [(opposite direction) DAMONT] [(horizontal) B]Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-233First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Mercury 880 284-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1247First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 284-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 354-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 354-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Crashed CAR 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 24 / Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 24First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 24First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Crashed CAR 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104333First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAre You Ready5:47
- BAre You Ready (Remix)7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Are You Ready are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Are You Ready are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Are You Ready first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 12.1247.
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 SCM 12.1247, 880 284-7, SCM 1247, SOHOT 24) 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 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.
