US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA PW-13698
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PW-13698A-3 Λ2Aℐ⍺Side A runout, etched
PW-13698B-3 I[sideways] ℐ⍺ Λ1B-Side B runout, etched, exc. I stamped
PW-13698-ASide A label
PW-13698-BSide B label
TictocTwenty Questions
Vinyl pressings
Twenty Questions
by Tictoc · 1983
10 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Twenty Questions was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Twenty Questions
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA JW-13698
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PW-13698 A -1 I A1 E - JaRunout side A
PW-13698 B -1 I Ja A1 C -Runout side B
PW-13698-ASide A label
PW-13698-BSide B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dallcorte Records DEP-1001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dallcorte Records DCS-0107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DCS 0107-A TLC-T (CR)Side A, etched runout
DCS 0107-B TLC-T (CR)Side B, etched runout
(DCS-0107-A)Side A, label
(DCS-0107-B)Side B, label
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Aztec 006-2008507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104272
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Dallcorte Records DEP-1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Dallcorte Records DCS-0107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Aztec 006-2008507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104272First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | RCA JW-13698First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA PW-13698First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Roxy Records 1042727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Roxy Records TDS-19712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA TEC-14912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Many Records MN 51612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Twenty Questions (American Remix)6:20
- A2Twenty Questions (Dub Mix)4:56
- B1Twenty Questions (Canadian Remix)7:45
- B2Twenty Questions (Radio Edit)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twenty Questions are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Twenty Questions are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Twenty Questions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is RCA PW-13698.
How do I tell if my copy of Twenty Questions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PW-13698, JW-13698, DEP-1001, DCS-0107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PW-13698A-3 Λ2Aℐ⍺ and PW-13698B-3 I[sideways] ℐ⍺ Λ1B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twenty Questions 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.