US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
by The Dramatics · 1971
24 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VS-0317 SON M HC K-4949Side A runout
VS-0318 M HC SON K-4950Side B runout
VS-0317Side A label
VS-0318Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ARP Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VS-0317 M Hc ARPA-side runout
VS-0318 M Hc ARPB-side runout
VS-0317A-side label
VS-0318B-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ARP Pressing - Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VS-0317 M HC ARPSide A Runout
VS-0318 M HC ARPSide B Runout
VS-0317Side A Label
VS-0318Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VS-0318 (MR) MHC △16547Side A runout
VS-0318 (MR) MHC △16547-XSide B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6018
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VM-0319Runout, Etched, Side A
VM-0320Runout, Etched, Side B
ARPRunout, Stamped, Sides A & B
VM-0319Label, Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Stax MW 2047First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Volt VOS-6018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Stax 2325 070 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Stax 2325 070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Stax 23 25 070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Stax 2362 025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6018LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Stax FANT 83LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Volt VOS-6018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | US | Volt VOS-6018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | US | Volt VOS-6018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88027LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| ? | South Korea | Oscar EU 360 / Oscar 360LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Stax STX-4111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Get Up And Get Down3:10
- A2Thank You For Your Love4:25
- A3Hot Pants In The Summertime3:57
- A4Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get3:56
- B1In The Rain5:08
- B2Gimme Some (Good Soul Music)2:35
- B3Fall In Love, Lady Love4:34
- B4Mary Don't Cha Wanna3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 2011.
When was Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Volt VOS-6018.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOS-6018, MW 2047) 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 Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get 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.
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