US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7715
- Format
- 7"
The WinnersGet Ready For The Future
Vinyl pressings
Get Ready For The Future
by The Winners · 1978
18 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Get Ready For The Future was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Get Ready For The Future
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America PRO 7715
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-7715-AS-IA
PRO-7715-BS-IA
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow SP-179
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-179-1 STERLINGRunout Side A
SP-179-2 STERLINGRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7715Roadshow 7715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 7715-AS-LONG-1A ssssA-Side Runout Etching
7715-AM-SHORT-1B STERLING ssB-Side Runout Etching
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 144Pye Records Group AROD 144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROE 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gold
- Runout / matrix
AROE 144-A-1 ◊ MBRunout side A
AROE 144-B-1 ◊ MBRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Ariola America 7715XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Ariola Records America 7715XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | United Artists Records UAP 15.004First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | United Artists Records UAP 15.005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola AROD 144 / Pye Records Group AROD 144First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola AROE 144First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola ARO 144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola ARO 144First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola ARPD 144First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola AROE 144First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola ARO 144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ariola AROE 144First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Ariola Records America PRO 7715First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Roadshow SP-179First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Ariola Records America PRO-771512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Ariola Records America PRO 7715 / Groovin Recordings GR 120412", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGet Ready For The Future3:44
- BMusic3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Ready For The Future are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Get Ready For The Future are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 2015.
When was Get Ready For The Future first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France. One of them is Ariola Records America 7715.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Ready For The Future is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7715, PRO 7715, SP-179, AROD 144) 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 Get Ready For The Future 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.