UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMDJX 552
- Format
- 12"
EternalWhat'Cha Gonna Do
Vinyl pressings
What'Cha Gonna Do
by Eternal · 1999
11 pressings3 countriesSoulContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
What'Cha Gonna Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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'Cha Gonna Do
11 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 552
- Format
- 12"
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7243 8 87893 6 3
- Format
- 12"
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12emdjy 552
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMDJ 552
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 EMDJ 552 A - 01 - 1 -Runout Stamp Side A
12 EMDJ 552 B - 01 - 1 -Runout Stamp Side B
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EMDJS 552
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Europe | EMI 12EM 552 / EMI 7243 8 87687 6 4First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Italy | EMI 7243 8 87806 6 7 / EMI 8 87806 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12EMDJX 552First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12EM 552First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 7243 8 87893 6 3First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12 EMDJZ 552First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12emdjy 552First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12EMDJ 552First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12 EMDJS 552First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12 EM 552First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | EMI 12 EM 542First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1What'cha Gonna Do (Masters At Work Mix)
- B1What'cha Gonna Do (Masters At Work Dub)
- B2What'cha Gonna Do (Masters At Work Bonus Beats)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What'Cha Gonna Do are there?
11 vinyl pressings of What'Cha Gonna Do are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was What'Cha Gonna Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is EMI 12EMDJX 552.
How do I tell if my copy of What'Cha Gonna Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EMDJX 552, 12EM 552, 7243 8 87893 6 3, 12emdjy 552) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What'Cha Gonna Do 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.