US
April 29, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02904
- Format
- 7"
HeatwaveLettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find
Vinyl pressings
Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find
by Heatwave · 1982
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find
10 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-02936GTO 49-02936
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-170141-2ARun-out etching side A
XSS170142-1BRun-out stamp side B
XSS 170141Label side A
XSS 170142Label side B
US
April 29, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS170139-1ARunout side A
ZSS170139-1BRunout side B
US
April 29, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS170139-1C T T1A runout
ZSS170139-1D T T11B runout
ZSS 170139Labels
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-02936GTO 49-02936
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-170141-2C T1 COLUMBIA NYRunout, Side A
XSS-170141-20 T1 COLUMBIA NYRunout, Side B
XSS 170141Printed on label, both sides
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A13 2414
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC-13-2414-A1 ΛSide A Runout
EPC-13-2414-B1 :) ΛSide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-2414First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 2414 / Epic A-2414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A13 2414First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Epic 49-02936 / GTO 49-02936First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Epic 49-02936 / GTO 49-02936First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 14-02904First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | Epic 14-02904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 14-02904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.241412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC A 24247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALettin' It Loose6:30
- BMind What You Find6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is Epic 14-02904, released April 29, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14-02904, 49-02936, EPC A13 2414, EPC A2414) 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 Lettin' It Loose / Mind What You Find 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.
