UK
November 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 711 A//2 420 R ARUN
POSP 711 A//2 420 R
ShakatakWatching You
Vinyl pressings
Watching You
by Shakatak · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Watching You 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 Watching You
9 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
- Polydor POSPX 711
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 711 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
October 29, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 432-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 432-7 S1 320Run-out side A variant 1
881 432-7 S2 320Run-out side B variant 1
881 432‒7 S1 320 1 BRun-out side A variant 2
881 432‒7 S2 320 B 1Run-out side B variant 2
Germany
November 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 432-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 432 - 1 S 1 320 1Runout side A
881 432 - 1 S 2 320 ERunout side B
Netherlands
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 369-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 369 7 1W1 ℗ 1984 670 04Runout side A
881 369 7 2W1 ℗ 1984 670 04Runout side B
881 369-7 1WLabel side A
881 369-7 2WLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 432-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 432-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 369-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 711First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 711 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 432-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 432-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 369-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 881 969-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Belgium | La Discotheque Edelweiss VB.553 / La Discotheque Edelweiss 787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWatching You
- BBitch To The Boys (Live In Japan)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watching You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Watching You are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2004.
When was Watching You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, France. One of them is Polydor POSP 711, released November 2, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Watching You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 711, POSPX 711, POSPX 711 DJ, 881 432-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 711 A//2 420 R ARUN and POSP 711 A//2 420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watching You 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.
