Costa Rica
1991- Label and catalog number
- MJJ Productions 71011692
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
Vinyl pressings
Who Is It
by Michael Jackson · 1991
16 pressings9 countriesSynth-popHouseElectronic
Who Is It was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Who Is It
2 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Mexico
1991- Label and catalog number
- Sony Music PRLP-95823
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single · Translucent
- Runout / matrix
50-04-20403-1-AHand Etched Side A
50-04-20404-1-BHand Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Costa Rica | MJJ Productions 71011692First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Sony Music PRLP-95823First year12", Promo, Single · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, Single · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Australia | Epic SAMP 42012", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Epic 658179 6 / Epic EPC 658179 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic ARIE 31147", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic EPC 658179 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic EPC 658179 612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Epic XPR 1797 / The Dance Division XPR 179712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Epic 658179 7 / Epic EPC 658179 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Epic 658179 77", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658179 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Epic E2S 468612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic 49 7442012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | US | Epic 34-744067", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label (Michael Jackson)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label (Michael Jackson)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AWho Is It (7" Edit With Intro)4:10
- BRock With You (Masters At Work Remix)5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Is It are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Who Is It are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1991 and 1993.
When was Who Is It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Costa Rica, Mexico. One of them is MJJ Productions 71011692.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Is It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71011692, PRLP-95823) 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 Who Is It 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.
