UK
November 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ26TWEA Records Ltd. YZ26T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Matt BiancoHalf A Minute
Vinyl pressings
Half A Minute
by Matt Bianco · 1984
23 pressings8 countriesJazzdanceLatinPop
Half A Minute was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Half A Minute
17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ26TWEA (249232-0)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ 26 T A // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 3 NWRunout Side A variant 1
YZ 26 T B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 6Runout Side B variant 1
YZ 26 T A // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 4 NWRunout Side A variant 2 stamped,etched
(YZ 26 T B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 6 striked thru with a line)Runout Side B variant 2 stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 26TE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ26WEA 249232-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ 26 A // 2 ▽ 420 V 1 2 6Runout, A-side, stamped
YZ 26 B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 2 6Runout, B-side, stamped
YZ 26ALabel, side A
YZ 26BLabel, side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ26WEA 249232-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ 26ALabel Side A
YZ 26BLabel Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ26WEA 249232-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ 26 A-2U-1-1- x1A-side runout, stamped
NWA-side runout, etched
YZ 26 B-1U-1-1- x1B-side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 249 232-7 / WEA YZ 26First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 249232-0 / WEA YZ26TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | WEA YZ26 / WEA 249232-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9232-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 7249232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 0249232First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA S 249232-7 / WEA 24 9232-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 249232-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA S 249 232-7 / WEA 24 9232-7First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ26T / WEA (249232-0)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ 26TEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ26 / WEA 249232-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ26 / WEA 249232-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ26 / WEA 249232-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ26T / WEA 249232-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Wea Music 9031-72844-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHalf A Minute
- BMatt's Mood II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Half A Minute are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Half A Minute are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1990.
When was Half A Minute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Ireland, Italy and more. One of them is WEA YZ26T, released November 2, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Half A Minute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ26T, YZ 26TE, YZ26, 249 232-7) 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 Half A Minute 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.
