UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18883TWEA K 18883 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K+18883+T A2 W-3Side A runout
K+18883+T B W-5Side B runout
K 18883 (T) ASide A label
K 18883 (T) BSide B label
Modern RomanceAy Ay Ay Ay Moosey
Vinyl pressings
Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey
by Modern Romance · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoPop
Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey 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 Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · WEA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K+18883+A B W-12Runout, side A, etched
K 18883 B2 B W-11Runout, side B, etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · WEA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K˖18883˖A B W12Runout, A-side, etched, variant 1
K 18883 B2 B W-11Runout, B-side, etched, variant 1
K+18883+A W-47Runout, A-side, etched, variant 2
K 18883 B 2 B W 17Runout, B-side, etched, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K+18883+A B W18Side A runout
K 18883 B2 B W-20Side B runout
K 18883 ASide A label
K 18883 BSide B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 18883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K+18883+A C DSide A runout
K 18883 B2 DAMONT CSide B runout
K 18883 ASide A label
K 18883 BSide B label
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA 91000-4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ecuador | WEA 91000-4First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 28 336First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | Ireland | WEA K 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 18.883 / WEA WEA 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 18883T / WEA K 18883 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 18883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | WEA P-16287", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAy Ay Ay Ay Moosey
- BTear The Roof Off The Moose (Dub Discomix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Ecuador, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is WEA K 18883T.
How do I tell if my copy of Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 18883T, K 18883, 91000-4, WEA 18 883) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K+18883+T A2 W-3 and K+18883+T B W-5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey 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.
