South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- Family 12FLY(C) 508
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12 FLY 508 - AA
12 FLY 508 - BB
Brenda & The Big DudesWeekend Special
Vinyl pressings
Weekend Special
by Brenda & The Big Dudes · 1983
14 pressings5 countriesBoogieDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Weekend Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Weekend Special
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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.
South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- Family FLY 511
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15220
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
✩ STERLING SP 0-1 V-1-51220-X-601096-C-Z2 #1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SP 0-1 V-2-51220-X-601096-B-A-Z2 #1 0-1B-Side Runout Etching
X601096A-Side Label
X601096BB1 identifier
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 0 S-45-B-5555-X601109-Z3 #1A-Side Runout Etching
✩ STERLING 0 S-45-B-5555-X601096-A-Z3 #1B-Side Runout Etching
X601109A-Side Label
X601096AB-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 0 S-45-B-5555-X601109-Z2 SP01A-Side Runout Etching
✩ STERLING 0 S-45-B-5555-X601096-A-Z2 O-1B-Side Runout Etching
X601109A-Side Label
X601096AB-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
X601096Alabel-both sides
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records S 75137First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B-72994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A K062-40 6782 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Family 12FLY(C) 508First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Family FLY 511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records V-15220First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records B-5555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5555First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records B-5555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI K060-40 5405 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Family 12 DUDE 212" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Family DUDE 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Family 12 DUDE-212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Family 12 DUDE 212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWeekend Special4:24
- A2Life Is Going On4:00
- BWeekend Special (Special Club Mix Version)6:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weekend Special are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Weekend Special are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Weekend Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in South Africa, US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Family 12FLY(C) 508.
How do I tell if my copy of Weekend Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12FLY(C) 508, FLY 511, V-15220, B-5555) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 FLY 508 - A and 12 FLY 508 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weekend Special 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.