UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Antilles ANN14Antilles 866 332-7
- Format
- 7", Single · Paper Labels
Ronny JordanSo What!
Vinyl pressings
So What!
by Ronny Jordan · 1992
10 pressings5 countriesAcid JazzElectronicJazz
So What! was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 So What!
10 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK & Europe
January 1992- Label and catalog number
- Antilles 12 ANN 14Antilles 866 333-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 ANN 14 A - 2U - 1- 1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side A
12 ANN 14 B - 3U - 1- 2 S.D. DMM DRunout side B
UK & Europe
January 1992- Label and catalog number
- Antilles 12 ANN 14Antilles 866 333-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 112 ANN 14 ARunout A, stamped
DFI 92 4 12 ANN14 B2Runout B, stamped
12 ANN 14-ALabel A
12 ANN 14-BLabel B
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Island Records S 115 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Antilles 866 333-1Antilles 866333 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO J 866 333-1 ARunout side A
MPO J 866 333-1 BRunout side B
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 866 332-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Island Records S 115 189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Antilles 866 333-1 / Antilles 866333 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Island Records 866 332-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Antilles 866 332-7 / Island Records 866 332-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Spain | BMG Ariola S.A. 0424 / BMG Ariola S.A. 1A 0424First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Antilles ANN14 / Antilles 866 332-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Antilles ANN 14 / Antilles 866 332-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Antilles 12 ANN 14 / Antilles 866 333-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Antilles 12 ANN 14 / Antilles 866 333-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Antilles 12 ANNDJ 14First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASo What! (Jazz Mix)5:08
- B1So What! (Dance Mix)5:05
- B2Cool And Funky4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So What! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So What! are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was So What! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, UK & Europe, Europe, France and more. One of them is Antilles ANN14.
How do I tell if my copy of So What! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ANN14, 12 ANN 14, S 115 189, 866 333-1) 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 So What! 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.