Vinyl pressings
by Diana Ross · 1989
Workin' Overtime 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.
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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.
MOT- 8872-HF2 ⧈-G-⧈ I HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE JR :^)Side A etched, exc. ⧈-G-⧈ stamped
MOT- 8873-HF1 ⧈-G-⧈ I HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE JR :^)Side B etched, exc. ⧈-G-⧈ stamped
MOT 8872Side A label matrix
MOT 8873Side B label matrix
MC-28672E-MDI 2 ⧈-G-⧈ MASTERDISKRunout etched/stamped side A
MC-28673-MD2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout etched/stamped side B
MC 28672ELabel side A
MC 28673Label side B
MOT-8872-HF4 ◈-P-◈ HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE Jr :^)Side A etched, exc. ◈-P-◈ stamped
MOT-8873-HF3 ◈-P-◈ HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE Jr :^)Side B etched, exc. ◈-P-◈ stamped
MOT8872Side A label matrix
MOT8873Side B label matrix
MC28672ESide A label matrix
MC28673Side B label matrix
MC-28672E-MD2 ⧈-G-⧈ MASTERDISKRunout etched/stamped side A
MC-28673-MD2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout etched/stamped side B
MC 28672ELabel side A
MC 28673Label side B
L33-17827 (MOT8856) Side 1A-SIde Label
L33-17827 (MOT8874) Side 2B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | EMI ED 415First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | EMI EMI 2220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Motown MOT-1964First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Canada | Motown MS-4639First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 060 20 3354 6 / Ross Records 060 20 3354 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 006-20 3354 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 3386 6 / Ross Records K 060 20 3386 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 006-20 3354 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | EMI 2033547First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | EMI Pathé Marconi 20335477", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 203354 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 06 2033547 / Ross Records 06 2033547First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | EMI PRP-1381First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | EMI 052 20 3354 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Motown 006-2033547First year7" | 7" |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | not on label no12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 12 EMX 9112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Austria | Not On Label 12EMX 9112", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
33 vinyl pressings of Workin' Overtime are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Motown MOT-4639.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT-4639, MOT-1964, L33-17827, S45-17838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOT- 8872-HF2 ⧈-G-⧈ I HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE JR :^) and MOT- 8873-HF1 ⧈-G-⧈ I HIT FACTORY 𝙸𝙸 HERBIE JR :^). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
