US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRA 80272B RAD ① S-4361 SONRunout side A, etched
SR80272 RAD S-4561 SONRunout side B, etched
SR-80272BLabel side A
SR-80272ILabel side B
Creative SourceWho Is He, And What Is He To You
Vinyl pressings
Who Is He, And What Is He To You
by Creative Source · 1973
21 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Who Is He, And What Is He To You was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Who Is He, And What Is He To You
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR-509
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR-8027-2I (MR) △93346 [SCRATCHED OUT] PADRunout, side A, etched
SR-80272B PAD ② (MR) △92967Runout, side B, etched
SR-8027-21Label side A
SR-8027-2BLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 509
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 509
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Label Variant
Barbados
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SR 8217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRA 8432 MI △93990Runout side A, etched
SRA 8433 MI △93990-XRunout side B, etched
SR-8027Label side A
SR-8027Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Barbados | A&M Records SR 8217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Sussex SR 509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Sussex SR 509First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Sussex SR-509First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Sussex SR 509First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Brazil | A&M Records S7SX-10137", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Sussex SR 5097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Sussex SR 5097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Sussex SR 5097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | A&M Records 625 0067", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records SP-1397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records SP-1397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRX 10967", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Sussex SUX 2347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 13349 A / Sussex 13.349-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWho Is He, And What Is He To You (Vocal)3:20
- BWho Is He, And What Is He To You (Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Is He, And What Is He To You are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Who Is He, And What Is He To You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Who Is He, And What Is He To You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Barbados. One of them is Sussex SR 509.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Is He, And What Is He To You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 509, SR-509, SR 8217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRA 80272B RAD ① S-4361 SON and SR80272 RAD S-4561 SON. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Is He, And What Is He To You 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.
