US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MAW Records MAW-060
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Work
by Masters At Work · 2001
18 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Work was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Work
6 pressings came out in 2001, 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.
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MAW Records MAW-060
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MAW Records MAW-063
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAW 063-1A-RE TIPPY HFM OUCH THAT'S HOT!
MAW 063-1AA-RE TIPPY Hit Factory OUCH THAT'S HOT!
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB2302G
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB2321G
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB 2321-A Tippy - Hit Factory OUCH THAT'S HOT!A-Side Runout Etching
TB 2321 B Tippy - HFM OUCH THAT'S HOT!B-Side Runout Etching
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MAW Records MAW-060
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | MAW Records MAW-060First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | US | MAW Records MAW-063First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | US | Tommy Boy TB2302GFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Tommy Boy TB2321GFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | MAW Records MAW-060First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Tommy Boy TB230212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2001 | US | MAW Records MAW-060First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | US | Not On Label (Masters At Work) WORK 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Vocal Bizz Recordings VBZZ 121-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Vocal Bizz Recordings VBZZ 121-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label MAWr1312", Single Sided, White Label · Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, White Label · Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label MAWo1012", Single Sided, White Label · Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, White Label · Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | Netherlands | Digidance 8714866 501 9912", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2007 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 512112" | 12" |
| 2007 | Germany | Kontor Records K62012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Work (MAW Mix)5:17
- A2Work (Work-A-Pella)2:35
- B1Work (Work Beats)5:17
- B2Work (Full Acapella)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Work are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Work are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2001 and 2007.
When was Work first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US. One of them is MAW Records MAW-060.
How do I tell if my copy of Work is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAW-060, MAW-063, TB2302G, TB2321G) 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 Work 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.
