France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6167 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Gap BandOops Up Side Your Head
Vinyl pressings
Oops Up Side Your Head
by The Gap Band · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Oops Up Side Your Head 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 Oops Up Side Your Head
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6167 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 003 6167892 1Y 380Side 1 Runout groove, stamped Variant 1
MER 003 6167892 2Y 380Side 2 Runout groove, stamped Variant 1
Ireland
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6167 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6167892-A-1Label side A
6167892-B-1Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6167 892First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6167 892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury MER 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury MER 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Mercury 6167 892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6167 8927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Mercury 6167 8927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MERX 2212", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MER 227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MER 227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MER 227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MERX 2212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOops Up Side Your Head3:29
- BThe Boys Are Back In Town3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oops Up Side Your Head are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Oops Up Side Your Head are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Oops Up Side Your Head first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Ireland, Portugal. One of them is Mercury 6167 892.
How do I tell if my copy of Oops Up Side Your Head is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6167 892, MER 22) 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 Oops Up Side Your Head 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.
