US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7042
- Format
- 7", Single
Vaughan MasonYou Can Do It
Vinyl pressings
You Can Do It
by Vaughan Mason · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
You Can Do It was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 You Can Do It
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 386
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-386-A-2 JG ♡ FW I Ʌ1BSide A runout
SG-386-B-RE1 JG ♡ Ʌ2FSide B runout
SG 386 ASide A label
SG 386 BSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 386
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-386-A-2 JG ♡ FW Ʌ3Side A runout
SG-386-B-RE1 JG ♡Side B runout
SG 386 ASide A label
SG 386 BSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 386 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I Λ1B SG-386-A-2 JG♡FWA-side runout, variant 1
I Λ2A SG-386-B-1 JG♡B-side runout, variant 1
I Λ1A SG-386-A-2 JG♡FWA-side runout, variant 2
I Λ2C SG-386-B-RE1 JG♡B-side runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7042 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 386
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Salsoul Records SG 386First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Salsoul Records SG 386First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3160First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH-1160First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 1-20.027First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | Salsoul Records SALP (A) 249First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7042First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 386First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 386 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 386First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7042 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Salsoul Records 1-20.02712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1You Can Do It (Club Version)7:16
- A2You Can Do It (Radio Version)5:30
- BYou Can Do It (Instrumental)8:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Can Do It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of You Can Do It are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was You Can Do It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Salsoul Records S7 7042.
How do I tell if my copy of You Can Do It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7 7042, SG 386, SG 386 DJ, S7 7042 DJ) 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 You Can Do It 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.