France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 872 422-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched
- Runout / matrix
872 422-7 A2 = 68379 66 A² TOWNHOUSE MPOSide A hand-printed
Jean Paul GaultierHow To Do That
Vinyl pressings
How To Do That
by Jean Paul Gaultier · 1989
15 pressings7 countriesAcid HouseHouseElectronic
How To Do That 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 How To Do That
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 872 423-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Etched
- Runout / matrix
MPO 872 423 - 1 A² TOWHOUSEHand etched, runout side A
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 6837 965
- Format
- CD, Mini, Promo, 7", Single Sided, Etched, Promo
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 872 423-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 277
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched
- Runout / matrix
MPO MERX 277 A2 MENDIP
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched
- Runout / matrix
MER 277 A2 MCNDIP MOP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Teutonic Beats 872 727-1 / Mercury 872 727-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Fontana 872 422-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched |
| 1989 | France | Fontana 872 423-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Etched | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Etched |
| 1989 | France | Fontana 6837 965First yearCD, Mini, Promo, 7", Single Sided, Etched, Promo · Promo | CD, Mini, Promo, 7", Single Sided, Etched, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Fontana 872 423-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 872 726-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 872 423-1First year12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single | 12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 872 423-1First year12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1989 | Italy | Fontana 872 422-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched |
| 1989 | Italy | Fontana 872 423-1First year12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Etched | 12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Etched |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MERX 277First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MER 277First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 945-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 945-1First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label 872 422-77", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AHow To Do That (In A New Way)3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How To Do That are there?
15 vinyl pressings of How To Do That are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was How To Do That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Fontana 872 422-7.
How do I tell if my copy of How To Do That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 872 422-7, 872 423-1, 6837 965, MERX 277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 872 422-7 A2 = 68379 66 A² TOWNHOUSE MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How To Do That 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.