Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Makin' Music MAMAX 12.7803
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Cat MillerReady Or Not
Vinyl pressings
Ready Or Not
by Cat Miller · 1984
11 pressings3 countriesDiscoBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Ready Or Not 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 Ready Or Not
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- BMC ARS 3621
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHANNEL 12.31-Aı FOON MASTERINGRunout side A
CHANNEL 12.31-BıRunout side B
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 3621ARS Benelux 3621
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARS 3621-A2Runout side A
CHANNEL 12 31 B,Runout side B
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Makin' Music MAMAX 07.7803
- Format
- 7", Single
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Makin' Music MASI 07.7803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ARS records ARS 3621
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | Makin' Music MAMAX 12.7803First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Belgium | BMC ARS 3621First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3621 / ARS Benelux 3621First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Makin' Music MAMAX 07.7803First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Makin' Music MASI 07.7803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | ARS records ARS 3621First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Street-Level Records CR 67First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Street-Level Records CRT 67First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | ARS records ARS 16217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 341512", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Street-Level Records CRT 7712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AReady Or Not5:32
- B1Do It Again4:30
- B2You're Gonna Want Me Back3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready Or Not are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ready Or Not are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Ready Or Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Belgium, UK. One of them is Makin' Music MAMAX 12.7803.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready Or Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAMAX 12.7803, ARS 3621, MAMAX 07.7803, MASI 07.7803) 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 Ready Or Not 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.