UK & Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 240 472-1WEA WX 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 240472-1 A4Runout side A, stamped
NEW MIXESRunout side A, etched
R/S Alsdorf 240472-1 B2Runout side B, stamped
UK 5X TYRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Whose Side Are You On
by Matt Bianco · 1984
51 pressings18 countriesBossa NovaJazzdanceSoulElectronic
Whose Side Are You On 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 Whose Side Are You On
41 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 15 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 & Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 240 472-1WEA WX 7
- Format
- LP, Album · Teldec Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 240472-1 A2 timtom:cbs <T> DSide A Run-out variation 1
R / S Alsdorf 240472-1 B2 T D tySide B Run-out variation 1
R/S Alsdorf 240472-1 A2 - T timtom:cbs DSide A Run-out variation 2
R/S Alsdorf 240472-1 B2 - T TY DSide B Run-out variation 2
UK & Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 240 472-1WEA WX 7
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 81268-1Atlantic 81268-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-855741-A 1-1 sf/atl. ['Specialty Records logo']Side A runout etched ['Specialty Records logo' stamped]
ST-A-855742-A 1-1 sf/atl. ['Specialty Records logo']Side B runout etched ['Specialty Records logo' stamped]
ST-A-855741-SPSide A label
ST-A-855742-SPSide B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81268-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-855741-A 1-2 SPAR sf/atl. Δ10516 0- B-21814-A SRC logoSide A runout etched, stamped
ST-A-855742-A 1-2 SPAR sf/atl. 0- Δ10516-X B-21815-A SRC logoSide B runout etched, stamped
ST-A-855741-ARSide A label
ST-A-855742-ARSide B label
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 83902
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | WEA 83902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 240472-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 240472-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 04721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 04721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX7First yearLP, Album, 7", Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 7", Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 499LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | WEA 240 472-1 / WEA WX 7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | WEA LB 240 472-1 / WEA 24 0472 - 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Whose Side Are You On? (Extended Version)4:32
- A2More Than I Can Bear4:15
- A3No No Never3:43
- A4Half A Minute3:49
- A5Matt's Mood5:19
- B1Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed3:25
- B2It's Getting Late3:20
- B3Sneaking Out The Back Door3:46
- B4Riding With The Wind3:22
- B5Matts Mood II5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whose Side Are You On are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Whose Side Are You On are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 1990.
When was Whose Side Are You On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK & Europe, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is WEA 240 472-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Whose Side Are You On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 240 472-1, 7 81268-1, 81268-1, 83902) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 240472-1 A4 and NEW MIXES. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whose Side Are You On 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.
