US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5279
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA2796-w3 MCARunout Side 1
MCA2921-W6Runout Side 2
MCA2796Side 1 Label
MCA2921Side 2 Label
One WayWho's Foolin' Who
Vinyl pressings
Who's Foolin' Who
by One Way · 1982
10 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / 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
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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-5279
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2796-W2Side A Runout (variant 1)
MCA-2921-W2Side B Runout (variant 1)
MCA-2796-W1 MCASe ⧈-G-⧈ 3Side A Runout (variant 2)
MCA-2921-W1 ⧈-G-⧈ 2Side B Runout (variant 2)
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3130
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF-3130-A1 [sideways V] JA TAPE ONESide A Runout
MCF-3130-B.1 [sideways V] C1 JA TAPE ONESide B Runout
MCF.3130ASide A Label
MCF.3130BSide B Label
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 6328 425
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5279
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 204 499
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204499 A-1/82 S III IISide A Etched
204499 B-1/82 S IIISide B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | MCA Records 6328 425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records 204 499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records 204 499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | MCA Records LAE-436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | MCA Records Ml 4599First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5279First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records PLP-7704 / P-Vine Special PLP-7704LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cutie Pie5:25
- A2Sweet Lady3:40
- A3You4:41
- A4You're So Very Special4:57
- B1Who's Foolin' Who5:13
- B2Age Ain't Nothing But A Number3:43
- B3Give Me One More Chance4:47
- B4Runnin' Away5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Foolin' Who are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Who's Foolin' Who are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1989.
When was Who's Foolin' Who first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5279.
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-5279, MCF 3130, 6328 425, 204 499) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA2796-w3 MCA and MCA2921-W6. 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.
