UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 136
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Paul RutherfordOh World
Vinyl pressings
Oh World
by Paul Rutherford · 1989
14 pressings7 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Oh World was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Oh World
13 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 1364th & Broadway 12BRW 146
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 BRW 136 A-1 U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMStamped+Etched Side A
12 BRW 136 B-1 U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMStamped+Etched Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 136
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Glossy Card Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BRW 136 A-1 U-1 - DRunout stamped side A
BRW 136 B-1 U -1 - DRunout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRWDJ 136
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 136
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 BRW 136 A-1 U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMStamped+Etched Side A
12 BRW 136 B-1 U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMStamped+Etched Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BWAY 494
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | 4th & Broadway X 13402 / 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 136First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 612 624 / Island Records 612 624First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | 4th & Broadway 875 119-1 / Island Records 875 119-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Island Records 1255First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Island Records 112 624 / 4th & Broadway 112 624First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Island Records BRWX 136First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 136First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 136 / 4th & Broadway 12BRW 146First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 136First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRWDJ 136First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 136First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY 494First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY 494DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | 4th & Broadway 875 118-7 / Island Records 875 118-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOh World3:55
- BSeduction (Edit)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh World are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oh World are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Oh World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 136.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BRX 136, 12 BRW 136, BRW 136, 12 BRWDJ 136) 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 Oh World 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.