US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Golden Pyramid Records GP-1012Golden Pyramid Records GP-1013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING GP 1012Runout side A
STERLING GP 1013Runout side B
GP-1012Label side A
GP-1013Label side B
Mike TDo It Any Way You Wanna
Vinyl pressings
Do It Any Way You Wanna
by Mike T · 1981
10 pressings4 countriesHip HopDiscoElectronicHip Hop
Do It Any Way You Wanna was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Do It Any Way You Wanna
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Golden Pyramid Records GP-1012Golden Pyramid Records GP-1013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING GP 1012Runout side A
STERLING GP 1013Runout side B
GP-1012Label side A
GP-1013Label side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Blue Inc INCD 13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
INCD 13 A ƱTOPIA JANA Runout
INCD 13 B ƱTOPIA JANB Runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Blue Inc INC 13
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
INC 13 VOCALS - 2 EGSide A runout etched
INC 13 INSTRUMENTAL- 2 EGSide B runout etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Blue Inc INCD 13
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
INCD 13 A ƱTOPIA JANRunout side A, etched
INCD 13 B ƱTOPIA JANRunout side B, etched
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Music Service 1245001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Music Service 1245001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Blue Inc INCD 13First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Blue Inc INC 13First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | UK | Blue Inc INCD 13First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1981 | US | Golden Pyramid Records GP-1012 / Golden Pyramid Records GP-1013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | Golden Pyramid Records GP-1012 / Golden Pyramid Records GP-1013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Golden Pyramid Records GP 1012 / Golden Pyramid Records GP 101312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Streetheat STH 50812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Streetheat STH 50812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Golden Pyramid Records GP 1012 / Golden Pyramid Records GP 101312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADo It Any Way You Wanna (Vocal)6:50
- BDo It Any Way You Wanna (Club Version)7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do It Any Way You Wanna are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Do It Any Way You Wanna are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Do It Any Way You Wanna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, France. One of them is Golden Pyramid Records GP-1012.
How do I tell if my copy of Do It Any Way You Wanna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GP-1012, INCD 13, INC 13, 1245001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING GP 1012 and STERLING GP 1013. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do It Any Way You Wanna 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.