UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista 12 ARISTA 109
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
12 ARISTA 109 A-1UA-Side Runout
12 ARISTA 109 B-1UB-Side Runout
12 ARISTA 109AA-Side Label
12 ARISTA 109BB-Side Label
Garnet Mimms & Truckin' CompanyWhat It Is
Vinyl pressings
What It Is
by Garnet Mimms & Truckin' Company · 1977
16 pressings4 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
What It Is was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 It Is
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISTA 109
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISTA 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 109 A-1UA-Side Runout Stamped
ARISTA 109 B-1UB-Side Runout Stamped
ARISTA 109A 45A-Side Label
ARISTA 109B 45B-Side Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista 12 ARISTA 109
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISTA 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISTA 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Four Prong Push Out Centre
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Arista 2C 006-98905First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Arista 12 ARISTA 109First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | UK | Arista ARISTA 109First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | Arista ARISTA 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Arista ARISTA 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Arista ARISTA 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Arista 12 ARISTA 109First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Arista SP-7First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AS 0239First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AWhat It Is
- BWhat It Is (Part Il)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What It Is are there?
16 vinyl pressings of What It Is are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was What It Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France. One of them is Arista 12 ARISTA 109.
How do I tell if my copy of What It Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 ARISTA 109, ARISTA 109, AS 0239, SP-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 ARISTA 109 A-1U and 12 ARISTA 109 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What It Is 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.