US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6117
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Watch Out!
by Trax · 1977
21 pressings15 countriesDiscoElectronic
Watch Out! was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Watch Out!
18 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6117Polydor 2391 308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6117-AS-PRC-1-1-I KENDUN-a JG PRCSide A, Etched
PD-1-6117-BS-PRC-1-1-II KENDUN-b JG PRCSide B, Etched
PD-1-6117 ASide A, Label
PD-1-6117 BSide B, Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6117Polydor 2391 308
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6117-AS-CP2 KENDUN-a JGRunout Side A
PD-1-6117-BS-CP KENDUN-a JGRunout Side B
PD-1-6117 APrinted On Label Side A
PD-1-6117 BPrinted On Label Side B
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 162
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6117Polydor 2391 308
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Polydor 2393 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6117 / Polydor 2391 308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2393 162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Oasis 28 927 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Music-box SMB 40026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Come Il Vento ZPLC 34021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Come Il Vento ZPLC 34021First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Hansa SUX-71-SAFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Hansa SUX-71-SAFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Singapore | Polydor 2310 620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Gallo ML 4128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7120First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Watch Out For The Boogie Man!14:26
- B1Breathless5:08
- B2Any Way You Want It5:24
- B3Dance6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch Out! are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Watch Out! are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Watch Out! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Belgium, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6117.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch Out! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6117, 2393 162, 28 927 OT, SMB 40026) 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 Watch Out! 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.