US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records SR-243Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CJP-1002-A-1 TR CR - 2•84Runout side A, etched, [TR] circled
CJP-1002-B-1 TR CR - 2•84Runout side B, etched, [TR] circled
Divine SoundsWhat People Do For Money
Vinyl pressings
What People Do For Money
by Divine Sounds · 1984
17 pressings5 countriesElectroHip Hop
What People Do For Money 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 What People Do For Money
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records D-225Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P D̶-̶2̶5̶5̶-̶A̶-̶3̶ D-225-A-6 TR Pa-4-84Etching Side A
P C̶J̶P̶-̶1̶0̶0̶2̶-̶B̶2̶ D 225-B-2 TR Pa-4-84Etching Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records F-946Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records SR-243Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records SR-243Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Light blue label
- Runout / matrix
SR-243-ASide A
SR-243-BSide B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Specific Records D-225Specific Records CJP-1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | ChanneL Records CHANNEL 12-8First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Benelux | ChanneL Records CH.45-8 / ChanneL Records 45-8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Benelux | ChanneL Records CH..45-8 / ChanneL Records 45-8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 11First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records SR-243 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records D-225 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records F-946 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records SR-243 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records SR-243 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records D-225 / Specific Records CJP-1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Specific Records CJP-100212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | JDC Records JDC 011512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | JDC Records JDC 011512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label 23DB 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 52412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 52412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | ARS records CHANNEL 12-812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat People Do For Money7:24
- BDollar Bill Dub Dub8:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What People Do For Money are there?
17 vinyl pressings of What People Do For Money are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was What People Do For Money first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Belgium, Benelux. One of them is Specific Records SR-243.
How do I tell if my copy of What People Do For Money is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-243, D-225, F-946, MKHAN 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CJP-1002-A-1 TR CR - 2•84 and CJP-1002-B-1 TR CR - 2•84. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What People Do For Money 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.