Europe
January 20, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 139-7WEA YZ 350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247139-7-ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 247139-7-BRunout side B, stamped
Chris ReaWorking On It
Vinyl pressings
Working On It
by Chris Rea · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesSoft RockRock
Working On It was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Working On It
9 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 138-0WEA YZ 350 T
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247138-0-ARunout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 247138-0-B2Runout Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 350TWEA 247138-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 350WEA 247139-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 350-A- MT 1 BRunout etched side A
YZ - 350-B-1 MT. CRunout etched side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 27535-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7-27535-AMatrix Side A
7-27535-BMatrix Side B
7-27535-A SH1-DMM R-22546-SHI-DMM 1-1 KDISC DMM JGRunout Side A
7-27535-B SH1-DMM R-22547-SHI-DMM KDISC DMM JG 1-1Runout Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-27535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 7.247261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | WEA PRO 1220First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 247 138-0 / WEA YZ 350 TFirst year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7556First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Three Eggs 755612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 350T / WEA 247138-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 350 / WEA 247139-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 9 27535-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-27535First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 247 139-7 / WEA YZ 350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWorking On It (Extended Mix)5:55
- BOne Golden Rule4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Working On It are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Working On It are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Working On It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is WEA 247 139-7, released January 20, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Working On It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 247 139-7, 247 138-0, YZ 350T, YZ 350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 247139-7-A and R/S Alsdorf 247139-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Working On It 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.
