UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 55
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Pat & MickUse It Up And Wear It Out
Vinyl pressings
Use It Up And Wear It Out
by Pat & Mick · 1990
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Use It Up And Wear It Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Use It Up And Wear It Out
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
DFI 90-3 PWL 55 A UTOPIARunout stamped/etched side A
DFI 90-3 PWL 55 BRunout stamped side B
PWL 55/ALabel side A
PWL 55/BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL-55-A ✱ UTOPIA MAX.Runout side A
PWL-55-B ✱ MAX.Runout side B
US
December 11, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 0-96377
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
December 11, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 0-96377
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-59677-59678-59679-1 1-1Runout A Side Etched
ST-DM-59680-59681-59682-1 1-1Runout B Side Etched
SRC (Specialty Records Corporation)Runout A & B Side Stamped
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma DMD 1590
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-59677-59678-59679-1 1-1 SRCRunout etched side A with (SRC logo) stamp
ST-DM-59680-59681-59682-1 1-1 SRCRunout etched side B with (SRC logo) stamp
ST-DM-59677/59678/59679-SPMatrix side A label
ST-DM-59680/59681/59682-SPMatrix side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | PWL Empire PWLT 55First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | PWL Empire 9031-71567-7 / PWL Records PWL 55First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | PWL Records PWS 017First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Portugal | PWL Records 520602First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | PWL Records PWLT 55First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | PWL Records PWLT 55First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | PWL Records PWL 55First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | PWL Records PWL 55First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Charisma DMD 1590First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Charisma 0-96377First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Charisma 0-96377First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUse It Up And Wear It Out3:46
- BStar Teaser3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Use It Up And Wear It Out are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Use It Up And Wear It Out are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Use It Up And Wear It Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is PWL Records PWLT 55.
How do I tell if my copy of Use It Up And Wear It Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 55, PWL 55, 0-96377, DMD 1590) 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 Use It Up And Wear It Out 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.
