UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
YOU 7 A // 3 ▽ 420 T 1 1 2Runout, A-side, stamped
JARunout, A-side, etched
YOU 7 B // 3 ▽ 420 T 1 1 1Runout, B-side, stamped
Musical Youth16
Vinyl pressings
16
by Musical Youth · 1983
10 pressings4 countriesReggaeReggae-PopReggae
16 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 16
7 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOUP 7
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
You-P-7-A ORLAKEA etched
You+P+7+B ORLAKEB etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOUT 7
- Format
- 12"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Cover
- Runout / matrix
YOU 7 A1 ARUNRunout, A-side
YOU 7 B1Runout, B-side
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
YOU 7 A2 JA *MT* DAMONTRunout, A-side, etched
YOU 7 B *MT* DAMONTRunout, B-side, etched
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YOU 7 A1 ARUNA-side, hand etched
YOU 7 B1B-side, hand etched
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ireland | MCA Records YOU 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | MCA Records O-YOU 7First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records YOU 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records YOUP 7First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records YOUT 7First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records YOU 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records YOU 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | MCA Records YOU 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 25 9609-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 25 9606-012", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ASixteen3:35
- BStrictly Vibes3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 16 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 16 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was 16 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Ireland, New Zealand. One of them is MCA Records YOU 7.
How do I tell if my copy of 16 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YOU 7, YOUP 7, YOUT 7, O-YOU 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YOU 7 A // 3 ▽ 420 T 1 1 2 and JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 16 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.
