US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 427
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG.427.A - 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I Ʌ1CRunout A
SG.427.B -1 I Ʌ2ERunout B
SG 427 ALabel A
SG 427 BLabel B
SurfaceWhen Your X Wants You Back
Vinyl pressings
When Your X Wants You Back
by Surface · 1984
15 pressings9 countriesDiscoBoogieFunkSoul
When Your X Wants You Back 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 Your X Wants You Back
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S7 7074 A-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ȻRunout A
S7 7074 B-1Runout B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 427 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A1B SG-427-A-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ ISide A Runout
SG-427-B-1 I A 2 BSide B Runout
SG 427 ASide A Label
SG 427 BSide B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7074 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SALT 106
- Format
- 12"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SAL 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Injection Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Salsoul Records 104302First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Salsoul Records TDS-219First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Barbados | Salsoul Records S77074First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Rams Horn Records RHR 1352 / Rams Horn Records 1352First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Salsoul Records 881 087-1 / Polydor 881 087-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3352 / Salsoul Records RHR 3352First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Salsoul Records SALT 106First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | Salsoul Records SAL 106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Salsoul Records SALT 106First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Salsoul Records SAL 106First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records SG 427 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records SG 427First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7074 DJFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7074First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | The CCP Record Company 12 SALP (C) 25912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen Your X Wants You Back6:18
- B1When Your X Wants You Back (Instrumental)5:58
- B2When Your X Wants You Back (Accapella Version)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Your X Wants You Back are there?
15 vinyl pressings of When Your X Wants You Back are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was When Your X Wants You Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 427.
How do I tell if my copy of When Your X Wants You Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 427, S7 7074, SG 427 DJ, S7 7074 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG.427.A - 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I Ʌ1C and SG.427.B -1 I Ʌ2E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When Your X Wants You Back 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.
