Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VOZ 093
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UB40The Way You Do The Things You Do
Vinyl pressings
The Way You Do The Things You Do
by UB40 · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesReggae-PopReggae
The Way You Do The Things You Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Way You Do The Things You Do
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin VOZ 093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 538 / Virgin 1135387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 80545 / Virgin S 8054512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90637 / Virgin 90 6377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Virgin SA 12667", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Virgin DMD 157912", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 613 538 / Virgin DEP 381212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | DEP International DEP 387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | DEP International DEP 387", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | DEP International DEP 38-12 / Virgin DEP 381212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Virgin S7-174487", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- AThe Way You Do The Things You Do3:03
- BSplugen4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way You Do The Things You Do are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Way You Do The Things You Do are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1993.
When was The Way You Do The Things You Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Australasia. One of them is Virgin VOZ 093.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way You Do The Things You Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOZ 093) 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 The Way You Do The Things You Do 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.
