Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZB 40213
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
RCA C-ZB-40213-A BNrun-out groove A
RCA C-ZB-40213-B BNrun-out groove B
ZB 40213-Acenter-label A
ZB 40213-Bcenter-label B
DeBargeWho's Holding Donna Now
Vinyl pressings
Who's Holding Donna Now
by DeBarge · 1985
25 pressings14 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Who's Holding Donna Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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's Holding Donna Now
25 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZT 40214
- Format
- 12"
UK
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZB 40213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZB 40213-A1 PenthouseRunout (Etched/Stamped) Side A
ZB 40213-B1 PenthouseRunout (Etched/Stamped) Side B
ZB 40213 A*Label Side A
ZB 40213 B*Label Side B
UK
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZB 40213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Poster Sleeve
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZT 40214
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy ZB 40213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Gordy 1793GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 1793X / Gordy G-1793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Colombia | Motown 05(1711)52330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0612First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Motown MTN-011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZB 40213First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZT 40214First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Japan | Gordy VIPX-1818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Gordy VIPX-1818First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Motown 01.44.700055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Motown 01.44.700055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Motown MT-25-459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Motown TMS 646First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown Record Corporation SPTO-60222 / Gordy SPTO-60222First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown Record Corporation SPBO-60215 / Gordy SPBO-60215First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AWho's Holding Donna Now4:06
- BBe My Lady4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Holding Donna Now are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Who's Holding Donna Now are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Who's Holding Donna Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Gordy ZB 40213.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Holding Donna Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 40213, ZT 40214, 1793 GF, 1793GF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA C-ZB-40213-A BN and RCA C-ZB-40213-B BN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's Holding Donna Now 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.
