US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-7502
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EZS-7502-A Z1 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁Side A
EZS-7502-B Z1 #2 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁Side B
Vinyl pressings
Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top)
by Monyaka · 1983
37 pressings16 countriesReggaeDubDiscoElectronic
Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top)
30 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-7502 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EZS-7502-A Z2 #2 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁Side A runout
EZS-7502-B-DJ-Z1 #2 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁Side B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Easy Street Records EZS-4502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
August 1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 641Polydor 815 361-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 641 A//2▽420 W 11 4Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
POSPX 641 B//2▽420 W 11 4Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
POSPX 641 A//2▽420 W 11 5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
POSPX 641 B//2▽420 W 11 6Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 641 A//1∇420A-Side run-out stamped
POSP 641 B//1∇420B-Side run-out stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 641 A//1∇420A-Side run-out stamped
POSP 641 B//1∇420B-Side run-out stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks POWT 0164First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks POW 0164First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2238First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 361-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 600 964First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 361-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 361-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 815361-1 / Polydor 815 361-1 YFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 815 361-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 815 361-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 815 361-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Dance Records 105.676 / Ariola 105.676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Dance Records 600.964First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 815 361-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 1277212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Easy Street Records EZS-750212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AGo Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) (Club Mix)6:32
- BGo Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) (Instrumental/Dub)5:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 1990.
When was Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Easy Street Records EZS-7502.
How do I tell if my copy of Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EZS-7502, EZS-7502 DJ, EZS-4502, POSPX 641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EZS-7502-A Z1 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁ and EZS-7502-B Z1 #2 HERbIE JR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) 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.