UK
February 8, 1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1736
- Format
- 12", Single
Oui 3For What It's Worth
Vinyl pressings
For What It's Worth
by Oui 3 · 1993
10 pressings4 countriesAcid JazzDowntempoHip HopElectronic
For What It's Worth was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 For What It's Worth
9 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 8, 1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records mcst 1736
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M C S T 1 7 3 6 A - 0 1 - 0 1 - 1 JARunout stamped side A with JA etched
M C S T 1 7 3 6 B - 0 1 - 0 1 - 1Runout stamped side B
UK
February 8, 1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCS 1736A-01-01-Q1 JARunout side A
MCS 1736B-01-01-Q1Runout side B
UK
October 11, 1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1941MCA Records mcst 1941
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCST 1941 A-1-1-1 JARunout side A
MCST 1941 B-1-1-1Runout side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCS 1941 A-2-1-Q1Runout Side A, stamped
MCS 1941 B-2-1-Q1Runout Side B, stamped
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1941
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | MCA Records MCT30248First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | MCA Records PROMCA45-7062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | MCA Records MCT 30248 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1941First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1941First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1736First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records mcst 1736First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1736First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1941 / MCA Records mcst 1941First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records WMCST 173612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1For What It's Worth (Stop Drop Mix)5:04
- A2For What It's Worth (It's Worth It Dub Mix)3:44
- B1For What It's Worth4:36
- B2Oui Love You4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For What It's Worth are there?
10 vinyl pressings of For What It's Worth are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was For What It's Worth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Europe, Spain, Philippines. One of them is MCA Records WMCST 1736, released February 8, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of For What It's Worth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WMCST 1736, mcst 1736, MCS 1736, MCST 1941) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For What It's Worth 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.