US
March 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 12-53957
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
E__ MCA -10652 FDS-1 I 回-G-回Runout A Side Etched
E__ MCA -10653 FDS-3 2 回-G-回Runout B Side Etched
Vinyl pressings
What Comes Naturally
by Sheena Easton · 1991
17 pressings7 countriesHouseElectroContemporary R&BElectronic
What Comes Naturally was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Comes Naturally
15 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1347
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1201
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1537
- Format
- 12"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCSX 1537
- Format
- 12"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1537
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | MCA Records MCT 17733First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australasia | MCA Records MCS 17732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | MCA Records MCS 17732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 17733First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 17792First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Mexico | MCA Records RXT-991First year12", Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Maxi-Single · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1537First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1537First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCSX 1537First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1537First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1537First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | MCA Records L33-1347First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | MCA Records L33-1201First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Ariola RX-985 / MCA Records RX-985First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-53957First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | BMG 712619112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| ? | US | MCA Records COL-90204 / MCA Special Markets & Products MSS-360077" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AWhat Comes Naturally (Extended Club Version)8:04
- BWhat Comes Naturally (Natural Underground Vocal)8:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Comes Naturally are there?
17 vinyl pressings of What Comes Naturally are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was What Comes Naturally first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 12-53957, released March 21, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of What Comes Naturally is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 12-53957, L33-1347, L33-1201, MCST 1537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E__ MCA -10652 FDS-1 I 回-G-回 and E__ MCA -10653 FDS-3 2 回-G-回. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What Comes Naturally 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.
