UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records RJOYX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
RJOYX 1 A·1U·1·1Side A
RJOYX 1 B·2U·1·1Side B
Ruth JoyDon't Push It
Vinyl pressings
Don't Push It
by Ruth Joy · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesDowntempoBreaksSoulElectronic
Don't Push It 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 Don't Push It
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
- MCA Records RJOYT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Ruth Joy Labels
- Runout / matrix
M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶1̶3̶4̶5̶ ̶B̶ ̶1̶ ̶U̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ RJOYX̷ T1 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
̶M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶1̶3̶4̶5̶ ̶A̶-̶1̶U̶-̶1̶-̶1̶ RJOYX̷ T1 AA-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records RJOXY 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records RJOY 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records RJOYT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Ruthjoy Labels
- Runout / matrix
RJOYxT1 A-1U-1-1 TY1 M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶1̶3̶4̶5̶ ̶B̶ ̶1̶ ̶U̶-̶1̶-̶1̶Runout A
RJOYT 1 B-1U-1-1 ̶TY1 M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶1̶3̶4̶5̶ ̶A̶-̶1̶U̶-̶1̶-̶1̶Runout B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WRJOY 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57414-0 / MCA Records 257 414-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 415-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | MCA Records 1.164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records RJOYX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records RJOYT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WRJOY 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records RJOXY 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WRJOX 1First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records RJOY 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records RJOYT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Push It (Club)6:25
- A2Don't Push It (Dub)3:24
- B1Gimme Your Love (Club)6:20
- B2Gimme Your Love (Dub)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Push It are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Push It are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Don't Push It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Spain. One of them is MCA Records RJOYX 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Push It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RJOYX 1, RJOYT 1, RJOXY 1, RJOY 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RJOYX 1 A·1U·1·1 and RJOYX 1 B·2U·1·1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Push It 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.