UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 924
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 924-AA label
MCAT 924-BB label
Vinyl pressings
We Are The Young
by Dan Hartman · 1984
26 pressings13 countriesDance-popElectronic
We Are The Young 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 We Are The Young
24 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 924
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 924
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23517
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23517
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4228 - PL4 SLM △ 8231 PrecisionRunout A, variant 1
MCA-4229 - PL3 SLM △ 8231-X PrecisionRunout B, variant 1
MCA-4228 - PL3 SLM △ 8231 1- PrecisionRunout A, variant 2
MCA-4229 - PL4 SLM △ 8231-X 1- PrecisionRunout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23517First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23517First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52471First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 230-0 / MCA Records MCA-23517First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 263-7 / MCA Records MCA 52 471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Guatemala | MCA Records 2292592637First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9230-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9263-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | MCA Records 7-52471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Peru | MCA Records F-MCW 0052471.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Peru | MCA Records F-MCW 0052471.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | MCA Records MCA 301052471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records S 259 263-7 / MCA Records 25 9263-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 259263-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records 7-524717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWe Are The Young (Club Version)6:01
- B1We Are The Young (Instrumental)5:01
- B2I'm Not A Rolling Stone4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We Are The Young are there?
26 vinyl pressings of We Are The Young are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was We Are The Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 924.
How do I tell if my copy of We Are The Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 924, MCA 924, MCA-23517, MCA-52471) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 924-A and MCAT 924-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We Are The Young 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.
