UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSX 7575
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMSX-7575-A1Runout side A, etched
AMSX-7575-B1Runout side B, etched
SeawindWhat Cha Doin'
Vinyl pressings
What Cha Doin'
by Seawind · 1980
19 pressings11 countriesDiscoJazz-FunkFunk / Soul
What Cha Doin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 What Cha Doin'
18 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSX 7575
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMSX-7575-A1Runout Side A
AMSX-7575-B1Runout Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
November 8, 1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2274-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02274-A-P2 [Flower sign]Runout, Side A, etched
A&M-AM-02274-B-P2 [Birds sign]Runout, Side B, etched
Mastered At Allen Zentz LA,Calif.Runout, Both sides, stamped
02274-ACenter label, side A
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2274-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02274-A-P2 [Flower sign]Runout, Side A, etched
A&M-AM-02274-B-P2 [Birds sign]Runout, Side B, etched
Mastered At Allen Zentz LA,Calif.Runout, Both sides, stamped
02274-ACenter label, side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | A&M Records 23.217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records K-8131First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Barbados | A&M Records 2274-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.014First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 65010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.9101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70545 / A&M Records 2274-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1328First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMSX 7575First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMSX 7575First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7575First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-17131First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2274-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhat Cha Doin'4:35
- BI Need Your Love3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Cha Doin' are there?
19 vinyl pressings of What Cha Doin' are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was What Cha Doin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is A&M Records AMSX 7575.
How do I tell if my copy of What Cha Doin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMSX 7575, AMS 7575, 2274-S, SP-17131) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMSX-7575-A1 and AMSX-7575-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What Cha Doin' 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.
