UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4437
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA 4437 A1 timtom-cbsRunout side A, etched
TA 4437 B1Runout side B, etched
SadeWhen Am I Going To Make A Living
Vinyl pressings
When Am I Going To Make A Living
by Sade · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesSmooth JazzDowntempoContemporary JazzSynth-pop
When Am I Going To Make A Living was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 When Am I Going To Make A Living
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 4437 ASide A, label
A 4437 BSide B, label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels, Pale Blue
- Runout / matrix
A 4437 A1Etched Runout A Side
A 4437 B1Etched Runout B Side
A 4437 ASide A, label
A 4437 BSide B, label
UK
May 14, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-4437-A1 o Timtom-cbs ⸫Runout, side A: etched
A-4437-B1 TY ⸫Runout, side B: etched
A 4437 ASide A, label
A 4437 BSide B, label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 12145
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX215744Etched Side 2
MX215743Etched Side 1
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4437Epic EPCA 4437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-4437-1A-1 A NLSide A runout
01-4437-1B-1 A NLSide B runout
01-004437-1Side A label
01-004437-2Side B label
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12145First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic A 4437 / Epic EPCA 4437First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Epic EPCA 4437First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4437First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4437First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4437First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4437First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 10517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 10517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Sade) TA 443712", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhen Am I Going To Make A Living
- B1Why Can't We Live Together
- B2Should I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Am I Going To Make A Living are there?
10 vinyl pressings of When Am I Going To Make A Living are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was When Am I Going To Make A Living first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, Mexico. One of them is Epic TA 4437.
How do I tell if my copy of When Am I Going To Make A Living is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 4437, A 4437, ES 12145, EPCA 4437) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA 4437 A1 timtom-cbs and TA 4437 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When Am I Going To Make A Living 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.
