US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9563
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AD1-9563-SASide 1 label
AD1-9563-SBSide 2 label
Patrice RushenWatch Out
Vinyl pressings
Watch Out
by Patrice Rushen · 1987
18 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Watch Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Watch Out
18 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9562
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
AS 19562 RE2 SA TMLRunout, A-side
AS1-9562-SB TMLRunout, B-side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9563
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AD1-9563-SASide 1 label
AD1-9563-SBSide 2 label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS4-9562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
{Stamped}[SRC Logo] AS1-9562-REI-SAI TML-M{Stamped} 1-1 AS1-9562-SA-REISPIA Side Runout (Etched)(First Set Of Info Scratched Through)
{Stamped}[SRC Logo] AS1-9562-SB-SP 1-1 TML-X{Stamped}B Side Runout (Etched)
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9563
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AD1-9563First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AS1-9562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 609 153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 608 867First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | Arista OC-EP-17128 / Arista AD1-9563First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 12RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Arista RIS 12First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-9563First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-9563First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9562First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-9563First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9562First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista ADI-9563First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Watch Out (Extended Remix)6:24
- A2Watch Out (Edited Remix)4:13
- B1Watch Out (Single Version)4:17
- B2Watch Out (Dub Mix)6:19
- B3Over The Phone4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch Out are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Watch Out are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Watch Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Arista AD1-9563.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD1-9563, AS1-9562, AS4-9562, ADI-9563) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AD1-9563-SA and AD1-9563-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watch 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.
