US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-19834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-19834-A-SR1 [Artisan Logo] 1-1A runout
SRC 7-19834-B-SR1 1-1B runout
Jane ChildWelcome To The Real World
Vinyl pressings
Welcome To The Real World
by Jane Child · 1989
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicHip Hop
Welcome To The Real World was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Welcome To The Real World
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-19834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-2134612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 1537012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19727-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 97277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records W9727T / Warner Bros. Records 7599-21706-012" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19727-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 97277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W9727T / Warner Bros. Records 7599-21706-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 9727 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-2153712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 21346-0 / Warner Bros. Records 0-2134612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-227227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-S-43887", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Welcome To The Real World (The Real Dance Mix)7:34
- A2Welcome To The Real World (Dub Mix)4:09
- A3Welcome To The Real World (Bonus Beats)1:50
- B1Welcome To The Real World (7" Edit)4:34
- B2Welcome To The Real World (Instrumental)4:56
- B3Welcome To The Real World (A Capella)4:09
- B4Hey Mr. Jones (LP Version)6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Welcome To The Real World are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Welcome To The Real World are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Welcome To The Real World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 7-19834.
How do I tell if my copy of Welcome To The Real World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-19834) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC 7-19834-A-SR1 [Artisan Logo] 1-1 and SRC 7-19834-B-SR1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Welcome To The Real World 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.
