Vinyl pressings
by M.D.M.C. · 1983
How About It was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
5 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
MS110 A 46C1 K.G.Runout side A, stamped [K.G. - etched]
MS110 B 46C1 K.G.Runout side B, stamped [K.G. - etched]
MS 110 ALabel side A
MS 110 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol Records International TI-70807 / Musart TI-70807First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 110 / Dureco Benelux MS 110First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 4871 / Dureco Benelux 48.71First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Sweden | Finger Print Records FING S 503First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Sweden | Finger Print Records FING M 403First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Sweden | Finger Print Records FING M 40312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | Flarenasch 722 76112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Flarenasch 721 7617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·2607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Jumbo Records JU 1201712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Jumbo Records JU 1201712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | CFE ME-5500412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | CFE E-34.6167", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | CFE E-34.6167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | CFE ME-5500412", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
16 vinyl pressings of How About It are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden. One of them is High Fashion Music MS 110.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 110, 4871, TI-70807, FING S 503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS110 A 46C1 K.G. and MS110 B 46C1 K.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
