Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 259 249-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
259249-7 A R / S AlsdorfRunout side A
259249-7 B R / S AlsdorfRunout side B
Musical YouthLet's Go To The Moon
Vinyl pressings
Let's Go To The Moon
by Musical Youth · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggae-PopDiscoReggae
Let's Go To The Moon 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 Let's Go To The Moon
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 259249-0WEA YOUT 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOUT 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YOUT-9-A1Side-A
YOUT-9-B1Side-B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YOU-9-A1Side-A
YOU-9-B1Side-B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records YOU-9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records O-YOU 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX209947 O-YOU9-1Side A etched runout
MX209948 0-YOU9-2Side B etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records YOU-9First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records O-YOU 9First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | MCA Records MCA 117.013 / MCA Records 2292592497First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 249-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 259249-0 / WEA YOUT 9First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | MCA Records 259 249-0 / MCA Records YOUT 9First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA MS 259249-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 259 249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records MS 259 249- 0 / MCA Records 25 9249 - 0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 259 249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records YOUT 9First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records YOU 9First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet's Go To The Moon3:50
- BJamming In The Classroom4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Go To The Moon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Let's Go To The Moon are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Let's Go To The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records 259 249-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Go To The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 259 249-7, 259249-0, YOUT 9, YOU 9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 259249-7 A R / S Alsdorf and 259249-7 B R / S Alsdorf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Go To The Moon 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.
