US
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TCD-109
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TCD-109-AS-AA-Side Centre Label
TCD-109-BS-BB-Side Centre Label
Edwin StarrGet Up-Whirlpool
Vinyl pressings
Get Up-Whirlpool
by Edwin Starr · 1980
15 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Get Up-Whirlpool was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Get Up-Whirlpool
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
98180 M. 2455∙AS∙A∙ 4S KPG @ TCSRunout side A
M. 2455∙ BS∙B∙4S KPG @ TCS 98181Runout side B
M-2455-AS-ALabel side A
M-2455-BS-BLabel side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TCD-109 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TCD-109-AS-ACentre label side A
TCD-109-BS-BCentre label side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2455-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records STARR12-120th Century Fox Records TCD 2462
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STARR12-1 - A - 1E A1DSide A Runout
STARR12-1 - B - 1E A2ASide B Runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records STARR-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STARR 1 A-1E A1A 'W'Side A runout
TC 2445- A- 1E STARR 1-B1 'W' A2FSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | 20th Century Fox Records 101.8202First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | 20th Century Fox Records FC 9557First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records STARR12-1 / 20th Century Fox Records TCD 2462First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records STARR-1First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records STARR 12-1 / 20th Century Fox Records TCD 2462First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TCD-109First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TCD-109 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2455First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2455-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1988 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 111 0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 666 00212" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | GiG Records 247 779-012", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Week-Off Records SE-28812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Ariola 74321 14887 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Charts PRS 10212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGet Up-Whirlpool8:20
- BBigger And Better3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Up-Whirlpool are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Get Up-Whirlpool are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1993.
When was Get Up-Whirlpool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Germany. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records TCD-109.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Up-Whirlpool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCD-109, TC-2455, TCD-109 DJ, TC-2455-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCD-109-AS-A and TCD-109-BS-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Up-Whirlpool 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.
