Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up Disco BU 0032
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BU 0032 A HSRRunout side A, etched
BU 0032 B HSRRunout side B, etched
BU 0032 ALabel side A
BU 0032 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
How Old Are You?
by Miko Mission · 1984
22 pressings8 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
How Old Are You? 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 How Old Are You?
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up Disco BUNP 0130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUNP 0130A MGRunout side A, etched
BUNP 0130 B MGRunout side B, etched
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Eddie Barclay 881 445-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
300 8814451 A POLYGRAMStamped
300 8814451 B POLYGRAMStamped
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Eddie Barclay 881 445-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
300 8814457 A POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
300 8814457 B POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5145
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5145-ASide A Etched, 1st Line
BU 0032 . A HSRSide A Etched, 2nd Line
ZYX 5145-BSide B Etched, 1st Line
BU 0032 . A HSRSide B Etched, 2nd Line
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5145 RHigh Fashion Music ZYX 5145 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS 134 A 31C1 KGRunout Groove Side A
MS 134 B41C3Runout Groove Side B
ZYX 5145R-ALabel Side A
ZYX 5145R-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Eddie Barclay 881 445-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Eddie Barclay 881 445-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5145 R / High Fashion Music ZYX 5145 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5145 R / High Fashion Music ZYX 5145 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Blow Up Disco BU 0032First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Blow Up Disco BUNP 0130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 134 / Dureco Benelux MS 134First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 134 / Dureco Benelux MS 134First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 4929First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 7022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 8022First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Extrarecord EXTRA H/0312" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BU 003212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHow Old Are You? (Vocal Version)7:15
- BHow Old Are You? (Instrumental Version)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Old Are You? are there?
22 vinyl pressings of How Old Are You? are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2017.
When was How Old Are You? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Blow Up Disco BU 0032.
How do I tell if my copy of How Old Are You? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BU 0032, BUNP 0130, 881 445-1, 881 445-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BU 0032 A HSR and BU 0032 B HSR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Old Are You? 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.
