US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M - VE 07008 - A - SP1 DMM 1-1 MASTERDISK DMMSide A runout
A&M - VE 07008 - B - SP1 DMM 1-1 MASTERDISK DMMSide B runout
The Brat PackSo Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II)
Vinyl pressings
So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II)
by The Brat Pack · 1988
14 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II)
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VV-7208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A+M VE-07005-A RE1 -SP1-DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISKA-side runout etching
A+M-VE-07005B-RE-1-SP1-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISKB-side runout etching
VE-07005-AA-side label
VE-07005-BB-side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7008
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK DMM A&M - VE 07008-A - SP1 DMM 1-1Side A
MASTERDISK DMM A&M - VE 07008-B - SP1 DMM 1-1Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VE-07005-AA-side label
VE-07005-BB-side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VE-7008
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Vendetta Records VE-7008First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USAF 646First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USAT 646First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USA 646First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7008First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-700812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VV-7208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE 700512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-7008First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y326512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Vendetta Records 072087", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) (Done Properly Club Mix)8:35
- A2So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) (Erotic Beats)3:34
- B1So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) (The B-Boy Dub Part II)4:50
- B2So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) (The Wild Style Dub)8:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Vendetta Records VE-7008.
How do I tell if my copy of So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VE-7008, VV-7208, VE-7005, USAF 646) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M - VE 07008 - A - SP1 DMM 1-1 MASTERDISK DMM and A&M - VE 07008 - B - SP1 DMM 1-1 MASTERDISK DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Many Ways (Do It Properly Part II) 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.