UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl LON 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Michelle ShockedWhen I Grow Up
Vinyl pressings
When I Grow Up
by Michelle Shocked · 1988
18 pressings9 countriesBluegrassFolkFolkWorld
When I Grow Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 When I Grow Up
6 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooking Vinyl LONB 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Envelope Pack
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 219London Records 872 740-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 219 A [SNA LOGO] AUDIO ONESide A runout
LON 219 A [SNA LOGO]Side B runout
ZPMSC 11845Side A label
ZPMSC 11846Side B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 219
- Format
- 12", Advance, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 590-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJM 313
- 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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 872 590-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury DJM 313First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Cooking Vinyl LON 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Cooking Vinyl LONB 219First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 219First year12", Advance, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", Advance, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LON 219 / London Records 872 740-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 872 590-77", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 872 740-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 6837 9797", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 872 740-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 872 741-1Maxi-Single, 12", 45 RPM | Maxi-Single, 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 872 740-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | DRO 1D-5177", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Amigo AMS 181 / Cooking Vinyl7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Sweden | Amigo AMS 1817", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AWhen I Grow Up
- B15 A.M. In Amsterdam (Live)
- B2Goodnight Irene (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When I Grow Up are there?
18 vinyl pressings of When I Grow Up are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was When I Grow Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Cooking Vinyl LON 219.
How do I tell if my copy of When I Grow Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 219, LONB 219, LONXDJ 219, 872 590-7) 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 When I Grow Up 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.
