Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records B.V. 249 487-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
G'RaceDr. Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Rhythm
by G'Race · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Dr. Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Dr. Rhythm
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24.9487-7-NYaYa Records 24.9487-7-N
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
249487-7 ARunout side A, variant 1
249487-7 BRunout side B, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 249487-7 A B E 24 948 77 A1 6Runout side A, variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 249487-7 Bx 24 948 77 B1 7Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA U9402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records B.V. 24-94870
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24-94877
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
24-94877-ASide A
24-94877-BSide B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24.9487-7-NYaYa Records 24.9487-7-N
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 249487-7 Ax B E 24 948 A1Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 249487-7 Bx 24 948 77 B1Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 249487-7 A 24 948 77 A1 7 DKRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 249487-7 BX 24 948 77 B1 1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | WEA Records B.V. 24-94870First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24-94877First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24-94877First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 24.9487-7-N / YaYa Records 24.9487-7-NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Wea 249 487-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Wea 249 487-0 / YaYa Records 24.9487-0-DFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | WEA Records B.V. 249 487-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | WEA 24.9487-7-N / YaYa Records 24.9487-7-NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | WEA U9402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Argentina | Mercury 00 001217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADr. Rhythm3:22
- BDr. Rhythm (Medicin Mix)2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Rhythm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dr. Rhythm are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Dr. Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is WEA Records B.V. 249 487-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249 487-0, 24.9487-7-N, U9402, 24-94870) 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 Dr. Rhythm 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.
