US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21477Red Alert Productions 0-21477
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Jungle BrothersWhat "U" Waitin' "4"? / J. Beez Comin' Through
Vinyl pressings
What "U" Waitin' "4"? / J. Beez Comin' Through
by Jungle Brothers · 1989
21 pressings5 countriesHip-HouseConsciousElectronicHip Hop
What "U" Waitin' "4"? 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 What "U" Waitin' "4"?
4 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-4001
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- DJ's Workshop DJ PRO 806
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 759921477-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX304795Side 1 Label
MX304796Side 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Warner Bros. Records 759921477-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21477 / Red Alert Productions 0-21477First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-4001First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | DJ's Workshop DJ PRO 806First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-400112", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 02147712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 12"Mix-80000-4412", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-21511-0 / Warner Bros. Records W9865(T)12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19865-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Eternal W9865 / Eternal 5439-19865-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Eternal W 98657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19685-77", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19865-7 / Warner Bros. Records W98657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 65012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal W9865(T) / Warner Bros. Records 7599-21511-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W9865TG / Warner Bros. Records 7599-21520-012", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records 7599-2155012", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal W9865 / Eternal 5439 19865-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-2155312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal W9865TX / Eternal 7599-21527-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21477 / Red Alert Productions 0-2147712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1What "U" Waitin' "4"? (Jungle Fever Mix)4:29
- A2What "U" Waitin' "4"? (Love Ride & Orchestra Mix)3:53
- A3What "U" Waitin' "4"? (LP Version)4:03
- B1J. Beez Comin' Through (LP Version)3:29
- B2J. Beez Comin' Through (Remix)4:24
- B3J. Beez Comin' Through (Bonus Beats)1:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What "U" Waitin' "4"? are there?
21 vinyl pressings of What "U" Waitin' "4"? are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was What "U" Waitin' "4"? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australasia. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 0-21477.
How do I tell if my copy of What "U" Waitin' "4"? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21477, PRO-A-4001, DJ PRO 806, 759921477-0) 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 What "U" Waitin' "4"? 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.
