Vinyl pressings
by Paula Abdul · 1990
Knocked Out (Shep Pettibone Remix) 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.
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
VUS 23 A-1U-1-Q2 JARunout stamped side A
VUS 23 B-1U-1- Q2Runout stamped side B
VUS 23-ALabel side A
VUS 23-BLabel side B
VUS 23 A-1U-1-1 JASide one runout, stamped/etched
VUS 23 B-1U-1-1Side two runout, stamped
VUS 23-ALabel, side one
VUS 23-BLabel, side two
VUST 23 A-1U-1-1 JARunout, A-side, stamped/etched
VUST 23 B-1U-1- 1Runout, B-side, stamped
VUS 23 A⋄1U⋄1⋄ Q2Runout side A, variant 1
VUS 23 B⋄1U⋄1⋄ Q2Runout side B, variant 1
VUS 23 A-1U-1-Q3 JARunout side A, variant 2
VUS 23 B-1U-1-Q2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VUST 23 / Virgin 613 436-213First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VUS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin VUST 23 / Virgin 613 436-213First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90614First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUSG 23 / Virgin America VUS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VUST 23First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUS 23 / Virgin America 113 436-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VUST 23 / Virgin 613 436-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUS 23 / Virgin America 113 436-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin America 113 436-100 / Virgin America VUS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
11 vinyl pressings of Knocked Out (Shep Pettibone Remix) are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Europe, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin America VUSG 23.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUSG 23, VUS 23, VUST 23, 113 436-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VUS 23 A-1U-1-Q2 JA and VUS 23 B-1U-1- Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
