Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST159Virgin 7243 8 96531 6 8
- Format
- 12"
IdealWhatever
Vinyl pressings
Whatever
by Ideal · 1999
10 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BGarage HouseElectronicFunk / Soul
Whatever was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Whatever
1 pressing came out in 1999, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Europe | Virgin VUST159 / Virgin 7243 8 96531 6 8First year12" | 12" |
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | Virgin VUST172 / Virgin 7243 8 97101 6 812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2000 | Europe | Virgin Records America, Inc. VUSTDJ17212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | France | Virgin 7243 8 96988 6 212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | France | Virgin SA847112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Virgin VUSTXDJ 17212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Virgin 7087 6 14990 1 812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Virgin 7087-6-15743-1-9 / Virgin SPRO 1574312", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Virgin 72438-38730-7-4 / EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets 72438-38730-7-47", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 2000 | US | Virgin Y-3871312" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Whatever (Club Mix)4:07
- A2Whatever (Instrumental)3:40
- B1Whatever (Richie Jones Revival Club Mix)8:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatever are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Whatever are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.
When was Whatever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Europe. One of them is Virgin VUST159.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUST159) 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 Whatever 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.