US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4711
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
TodayWhy You Get Funky On Me
Vinyl pressings
Why You Get Funky On Me
by Today · 1990
12 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Why You Get Funky On Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Why You Get Funky On Me
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4716
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-2036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-31332E-HF2 DMS HERbIE Jr. [Smiley Face] ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A
MC-31333-HF1 DMS HERbIE Jr. [Smiley Face] ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B
31332ELabel side A
31333Label side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT 9870Motown MOT 9871
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MOT-9870-HFS DMS HERbIE JR :>) EDP
MOT-9871-HFS DMS HERbIE JR :>) EDP
EDP [encircled]both sides
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-18295
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-18185
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Motown ZB 43697 / Motown ZB43697First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Motown ZT43698First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 43618DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 43618First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB 43617First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT-4711First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-18295First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-18185First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT-4716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT-2036First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT 9870 / Motown MOT 9871First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown MOT 9870 / Motown MOT 987112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Why You Get Funky On Me (From the Motion Picture "House Party")3:40
- A2Why You Get Funky On Me (Instrumental)3:40
- BWhy You Get Funky On Me (Extended Version)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why You Get Funky On Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Why You Get Funky On Me are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Why You Get Funky On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is Motown MOT-4711.
How do I tell if my copy of Why You Get Funky On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT-4711, MOT-4716, MOT-2036, MOT 9870) 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 Why You Get Funky On Me 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.