US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9837
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ADI-9837-SA HRM-1 MFA-Side Runout Etching
A-1 ADI-9837-SB HRM-1 MFB-Side Runout Etching
FULLERSOUND ᐉRunout Stamp Each Side
Vinyl pressings
What You Don't Know
by Exposé · 1989
29 pressings14 countriesFreestyleSynth-popElectronic
What You Don't Know 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 What You Don't Know
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9836-SA-SP-2 FULLERSOUND MF SPRunout side A, variant 1
AS1-9836-SB-SP-1 FULLERSOUND MF SPRunout side B, variant 1
AS1-9836-SA- SP-2 1-1 FULLERSOUND MF SPRunout side A, variant 2
AS1-9836-SB- SP-1 1-1 FULLERSOUND MF SPRunout side B, variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9837Arista ADI-9837
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AD1-9837-SA E-1 FULLERSOUND MF ƐmwA-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND Stamp, Ɛmw Script)
AD1-9837-SB E-1 FULLERSOUND MF ƐmwB-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND Stamp, Ɛmw Script)
[ADI-9837-SA]A-Side Label
[ADI-9837-SB]B-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9837Arista ADI-9837
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AD1-9837-SA SP-2 Fullersound MF SRCVariant 1, Side A Runout
AD1-9837-SB SP-1 Fullersound MF SRCVariant 1, Side B Runout
ADI-9837-SA SP-1 1-1 Fullersound MF [SRC Logo]Variant 2, Side A Runout
ADI-9837-SB SP-1 1-1 Fullersound MF [SRC Logo]Variant 2, Side B Runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9836-SA AL-1 R-23066-AL-1 ∆24979 1-1 MFSide A Etched
AS1-9836-SB AL-1 R-23067-AL-1 ∆ 24979-X MF 1-1Side B Etched
FullersoundSide A & B Stamped
AS1-9836-SALabel Side A
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9837
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ADI-9837-SA A1-1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-35318-A1-1 △25024 1-1 FULLERSOUND MFA-Side Runout, variant 1
ADI-9837-SB A1-1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-35319-A1-1 △25024-X 1-1 FULLERSOUND MFB-Side Runout, variant 1
ADI-9837-SA AL-2 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-35318-AL-2 △25024 1-1 FULLERSOUND MFA-Side Runout, variant 2
ADI-9837-SB AL-1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-35319-AL-1 △25024-X 1-1 FULLERSOUND MFB-Side Runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista ADI-9837First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | Arista AS1-9836First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AD1-9837First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AS1-9836First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Costa Rica | Arista 8005034First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 612 354First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 112 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 612 354First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Arista 112 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Arista ARISTA 4610First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 354First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Mexico | Arista 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 3A 612354First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 1A 112354 / BMG Ariola España 1A 112354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112 354 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Arista 612 354 DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Arista CAS-98367", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1What You Don't Know (Atomic Mix)6:35
- A2What You Don't Know (Might Hurt You Beats)2:36
- A3What You Don't Know (Radio Mix)4:10
- B1What You Don't Know (Bass Mix)7:09
- B2What You Don't Know (Crossover Mix)6:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What You Don't Know are there?
29 vinyl pressings of What You Don't Know are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was What You Don't Know first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Arista AD1-9837.
How do I tell if my copy of What You Don't Know is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD1-9837, AS1-9836, ADP-9845, 112 354) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ADI-9837-SA HRM-1 MF and A-1 ADI-9837-SB HRM-1 MF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What You Don't Know 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.
