US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50438
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 160965
XSS 160966
Mother's FinestDis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way
Vinyl pressings
Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way
by Mother's Finest · 1977
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way
5 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic ASD 378
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50438
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 160965
XSS 160966
STERLINGStamp
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50438
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 6181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6181-A-Runout Side 1
6181-B-Runout Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Epic 28-50438First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC S 6181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic ASD 378First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic 28-50438First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Epic 28-50438First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 6181 / Epic EPC S 61817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 70797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC 707912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 72647" | 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 707912", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 726412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 72647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Groove Line Records GLR12 000412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way6:48
- BThank You For The Love5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2014.
When was Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Epic 28-50438.
How do I tell if my copy of Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28-50438, ASD 378, EPC S 6181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 160965 and XSS 160966. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way 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.
