US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS 402
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PDS-402-ARunout side A, etched
PDS-402-BRunout side B, etched
STERLINGRunout both sides, stamped
Erotic Drum BandPop Pop Shoo Wah
Vinyl pressings
Pop Pop Shoo Wah
by Erotic Drum Band · 1979
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Pop Pop Shoo Wah was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Pop Pop Shoo Wah
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prism PFF 310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prism PFF 310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS 402
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PDS-402-A STERLINGSide A runout
PDS-402-B STERLINGSide B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prism PFF 310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PFF-310-A (STEREO) STERLINGSide A runout
PFF-310-B (MONO) STERLINGSide B runout
Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chart Records ADS650Prism PFF310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PFF-310-A (STEREO) STERLINGA runout, etched (Sterling is stamped)
PFF-310-B XX STERLINGB runout, etched (Sterling is stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Chart Records ADS650 / Prism PFF310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Prism PFF 310 / Prism PFF310First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | US | Prism PDS 402First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Prism PDS 402First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Prism PFF 310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Prism PDS 40212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Prism PFF 310First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Prism PFF 310First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Peerless 45/116117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Maxi MX-002412" | 12" |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-300212", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 10027" | 7" |
| 1980 | Peru | Prism 345.017", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 1647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APop Pop Shoo Wah (Long Version)6:22
- BPop Pop Shoo Wah (Short Version)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop Pop Shoo Wah are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Pop Pop Shoo Wah are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Pop Pop Shoo Wah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Scandinavia. One of them is Prism PDS 402.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop Pop Shoo Wah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PDS 402, PFF 310, ADS650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PDS-402-A and PDS-402-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop Pop Shoo Wah 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.