UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Whatever You Want
by Status Quo · 1979
27 pressings16 countriesRock & RollClassic RockRock
Whatever You Want was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Whatever You Want
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242Vertigo 6173 589 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Contract Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VER 015 6173589 1Y POLYGRAM DM 1 STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped / etched, variant 1
VER 015 6173589 2I 3X8X POLYGRAM DM 1 STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped, variant 1
♡ VER 015 6173589 1Y POLYGRAM DM STRAWBERRY ∧2Side A, stamped / etched, variant 2
♡ VER 015 6173589 2I 3X8X POLYGRAM DM 1 STRAWBERRY ∧1Side B, stamped / etched, variant 2
UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059242 1F//3 ▽ ESTR STRAWBERRYSide A Runout, Stamped
6059242 2F//1 ▽ ESTR STRAWBERRYSide B Runout, Stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · German Pressing, Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AA6059242 1W 3̶2̶0̶ 2 7 STRAWBERRY 10Stamped runout, Side A
AA6059242 2W 3̶2̶0̶ 1 A STRAWBERRY10Stamped runout, Side B
AA 6059 242 1.WLabel, side A
AA 6059 242 2.WLabel, side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Big Hole Center
- Runout / matrix
B VER 15 617 35 89 1Y POLYGRAM SRAWBERRYStamped side A variant 1
B VER 15 6173589 2Y POLYGRAM SRAWBERRYStamped side B variant 1
VER 015 6 17 35 89 1Y POLYGRAM STRAWBERRY A16 BStamped side A variant 2
VER 015 61 73 589 2Y POLYGRAM STRAWBERRY A13 BStamped side B variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox · Label With Hole
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Austria | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Vertigo 6173 589First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Vertigo 6173 589First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 242 / Vertigo AA 6059242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Vertigo 6059 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Vertigo 6059 2427", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Chile | Vertigo 6059 2427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 12417", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AWhatever You Want4:03
- BHard Ride3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatever You Want are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Whatever You Want are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Whatever You Want first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 242, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatever You Want is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 242, 6173 589, 60 59 242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whatever You Want 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.
