US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-12377-W2
MC-12374-W2
One WayWho's Foolin' Who
Vinyl pressings
Who's Foolin' Who
by One Way · 1982
18 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Who's Foolin' Who was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Who's Foolin' Who
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-12374-W1 ◈-G-◈
MC-12377-W1 ◈-G-◈
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1755
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2917-W2 ◈-P-◈A-Side Runout Etching
MCA-2918-W2 ◈-P-◈B-Side Runout Etching
MCA2917A-Side Label
MCA2918B-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1755
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 52004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 52004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | MCA Records 6069 267First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | El Salvador | Dicesa MC -05First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | El Salvador | MCA Records MC -05First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | El Salvador | MCA Records MC-05-First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Germany | MCA Records 104 029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | MCA Records 104 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | MCA Records MCAN 52004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | MCA Records S-678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | MCA Records 104 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | MCA Records PD 2056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCA 768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records L33-1755First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-52004First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWho's Foolin' Who5:13
- BWho's Foolin' Who3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Foolin' Who are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Who's Foolin' Who are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Who's Foolin' Who first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52004.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Foolin' Who is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52004, L33-1755, MCA 52004, 6069 267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC-12377-W2 and MC-12374-W2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's Foolin' Who 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.
