US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
67626A-side
66927B-side
Vinyl pressings
Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
by El DeBarge · 1986
42 pressings16 countriesRhythm & BluesElectronicFunk / SoulPop
Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
42 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1842GFA 67626-15B Precision NMEtched A-side
1842(Scratched Out) 1723(Scratched Out) GF-B-66927-BB RB(Scratched Out) NMEtched B-side
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
67626A-side label
66927B-side label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1842GFA 67626-15A Precision NM #8A-side
1723GF-A(Scratched Out) -66927-15A RB #8 1842-BB-side
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1842GFA 67626-15B Precision NM #8Scrawled in Runout, Side A
1723 GF-A(Scratched Out) 66927-15A RB#08 gw 1842-BScrawled in Runout, Side B
(67626)Label A
(66927)Label B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1842 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1842GFA 67626-15B Precision NM #8Scrawled in Runout, Side A
1723 GF-A(Scratched Out) 66927-15A RB#08 gw 1842-BScrawled in Runout, Side B
(67626)Label A
(66927)Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown TDS 346First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 1842 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 1842 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Gordy GOR 1842First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Canada | Gordy 1842First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Gordy 1842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Gordy 1842First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0620First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | El Salvador | Motown MTN-022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Gordy ZT 40770 / Gordy ZT 40 770First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Gordy ZT40724First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Gordy ZB 40723First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1842 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Panama | Motown MTN-022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Panama | Motown MTN-022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWho's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)4:06
- BLove In A Special Way3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Gordy 1842 GF.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1842 GF, PR 183, PR-183, ELDT 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67626 and 66927. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme) 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.
