US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 4R9 06740
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-175903-1A-DMM GI Sterling A1Etched A side
XSS-175904-1A-DMM GI Sterling A5Etched B side
XSS 175903Label A side
XSS 175904Label B side
Vinyl pressings
What's Going On
by Cyndi Lauper · 1987
32 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
What's Going On was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 What's Going On
31 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 13 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 37-06970
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Sterling A 1 1 ZSS-175874-1A-DMM G2Runout side A
B 4 ZSS-175875-1A-DMM G1 SterlingRunout side B
ZSS 175874Label side A
ZSS 175875Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM · Acetate
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait RAS 2666
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait 37-06970
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 175874Label
UK
March 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait CYN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CYN· I · AIRunout A, hand-etched
CYN· I · BIRunout B, hand-etched
CYN 1 A☆Label A
CYN 1 B☆Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Portrait 37 06970 / Portrait 37-06970First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Portrait 7013232First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650447 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650447 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Portrait 12・3P-819First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PR-650621 / CBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A. PR-650621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Portrait 650447-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Portrait CE-EP-18087 / Portrait 4R9-06740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Portrait POS-20514 / Portrait 37-06970First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Epic EN 6029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait ARI 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait PRT 650447 6First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait PRT 650447 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait PRT 650447 7 / Epic PRT 650447 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Portrait CYN T 1First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label (Cyndi Lauper) 4R9 00674012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1What's Going On (Club Version)6:30
- A2What's Going On (Long Version)6:22
- B1What's Going On (Instrumental)6:25
- B2One Track Mind3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's Going On are there?
32 vinyl pressings of What's Going On are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was What's Going On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Portrait 4R9 06740.
How do I tell if my copy of What's Going On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4R9 06740, 37-06970, RAS 2666, CYN 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-175903-1A-DMM GI Sterling A1 and XSS-175904-1A-DMM GI Sterling A5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's Going On 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.
