UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306Polydor 2383-306
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2383306 A//2▽420 0 13 1 0 MELYSSide A, stamped except MELYS etched
2383306 B//1 420 0 11 2 3 MELYSSide B, stamped except MELYS etched
Vinyl pressings
Wear It's 'At
by The Rubettes · 1974
30 pressings14 countriesDoo WopPop RockGlamRock
Wear It's 'At was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Wear It's 'At
23 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306Polydor 2383-306
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2383306 A//2 420 0 11 2 MELYS.Runout side A, stamped / etched - variant 1
2383306 B//2 420 0 11 7 MELY.Runout side B, stamped / etched - variant 1
2383306 A//2▽420 0 11 10 MELYS.Runout side A, stamped / etched - variant 2
2383306 B//1 420 0 11 7 MELYS.Runout side B, stamped / etched - variant 2
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A MX174077 2383 306-1Side A runout - digit between 0 & 6 has been crossed over
A MX174078 2383 306-2Side B runout
MX174077Side A label
MX174078Side B label
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306
- Format
- LP, Album
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 306
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2442 127First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2442 127First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2442 127First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2460 240First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2460 240First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2460 240First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 27 490-2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 306First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Israel | Polydor 2460 240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2459 383LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Way Back In The Fifties3:40
- A2Rock Is Dead3:04
- A3Tonight3:42
- A4The Way Of Love3:13
- A5Rumours2:30
- A6Your Love5:26
- B1For Ever4:00
- B2Sugar Baby Love3:30
- B3Teenage Dream3:00
- B4Rock And Roll Survival3:20
- B5When You're Sixteen2:45
- B6Saturday Night2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wear It's 'At are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Wear It's 'At are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Wear It's 'At first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 306.
How do I tell if my copy of Wear It's 'At is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 306, 2442 127, 2460 240, 2383 306 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383306 A//2▽420 0 13 1 0 MELYS and 2383306 B//1 420 0 11 2 3 MELYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wear It's 'At 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.
