Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA 1.189
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1189 - A OA + B side runouts - mechanical etching
1189-AA + B side runouts - handwritten etching
Vinyl pressings
Driving
by Everything But The Girl · 1989
16 pressings8 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronicHip Hop
Driving was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Driving
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.189First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Blanco Y Negro 7-2466247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40 / Blanco Y Negro 246 624-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40T / WEA Records Ltd. 246 623-012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40 / Blanco Y Negro 246 624-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Japan | Vap PR-1577", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Mexico | WEA PRO-4567", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40T / Blanco Y Negro 2292 46623-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40 / Blanco Y Negro 2292 46624-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 40TG / Blanco Y Negro 170 958-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic PR 330612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Blanco Y Negro SAM 193612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Blanco Y Negro 0630-17180-0 / Eternal 0630-17180-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Blanco Y Negro SAM 193612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1997 | Canada | Popular Records PR1 311712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Canada | Popular Records PR1 311712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Driving (Full Version)4:09
- A2Downtown Train3:07
- B1Driving (Radio Edit)3:36
- B2Me And Bobby D4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Driving are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Driving are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1997.
When was Driving first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Spain. One of them is WEA 1.189.
How do I tell if my copy of Driving is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1.189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1189 - A O and 1189-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Driving 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.
