US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 911
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB-911-A F/W HERbIE JR :^) SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
TB-911-B F/W HERbIE JR :^) SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
Vinyl pressings
What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
by Information Society · 1988
39 pressings11 countriesFreestyleElectroSynth-popElectronic
What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
33 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-21862
- Format
- 7"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27826Tommy Boy 7-27826
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-27826-A-SR1 F/W HERBIE JRRunout etched side A
SRC 7-27826-B-SR1 F/W HERBIE JR \ - |Runout etched side B
7-27826-ALabel side A
7-27826-BLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 911
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB-911-A F/W HERBIE JR :<) SP 1 3Etched A side
TB-911-B SP 1-1 F/W HERBIE JR :<)Etched B side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 911
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB-911-A F/W HERBIE JR :<) SP 1 3Etched A side
TB-911-B SP 1-1 F/W HERBIE JR :<)Etched B side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 911
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB-911-A F/W HERBIE Ɋ🇷 [(Happy Face Emoji) •◡• ] SP 1-1Hand Etched Side A
TB-911-B F/W HERBIE Ɋ🇷 [(Happy Face Emoji) •◡• ] SP 1-1Hand Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Polygram 886 420-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | Tommy Boy TB 911First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 78267 / Reprise Records 92 78267First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 78267 / Reprise Records 92 78267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | FFRR 886 421-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | FFRR 886 420 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Yo! 886 420-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 421-1 / Metronome 886 421-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 420-7 / London Records LON 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Greece | London Records 886420-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | London Records 886 420-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | London Records 886 420-7 / London Records LON 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | London Records 886 421-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records EP-LDN-222 / London Records 886 421-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records LDN-43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Cleopatra CLP 032712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Cleopatra CLP 032712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Tommy Boy Silver Label TB226312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Yo! 875 057-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| ? | Greece | London Records 886420-112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Club Mix)8:00
- A2What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (The 54 Mix)5:12
- A3What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Percappella)4:09
- B1What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Pure Energy Mix)4:33
- B2What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (What's On Your Dub Mix)6:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) are there?
39 vinyl pressings of What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 2001.
When was What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 911.
How do I tell if my copy of What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 911, 7-21862, 7-27826, TB 911 PRO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB-911-A F/W HERbIE JR :^) SP 1-1 and TB-911-B F/W HERbIE JR :^) SP 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) 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.
