UK
June 29, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WASX 11Fontana 864 101-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WAS X 11 A2 [SNA Logo]Side A, etched
WAS X 11 B2 [SNA Logo]Side B, etched
Was (Not Was)Shake Your Head
Vinyl pressings
Shake Your Head
by Was (Not Was) · 1992
11 pressings4 countriesHouseDeep HouseSynth-popElectronic
Shake Your Head was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Shake Your Head
11 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK
June 29, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 11Fontana 864 100-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
WAS 11 A1A-Side run-out, etched
WAS 11 B1B-Side run-out, etched
[SNA logo]Runout, A & B-side, stamped
UK
June 29, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 11Fontana 864 100-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
WAS 11 A1 [SNA logo]Side A runout, etched/stamped
WAS 11 B1 [SNA logo]Side B runout, etched/stamped
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WAS 11Fontana 864 100-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
WAS 11 A1 [SNA logo]Side A runout, etched/stamped
WAS 11 B1 [SNA logo]Side B runout, etched/stamped
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana WASDJ 1112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WAS+DJ+1112+A Miles. COPYMASTERS. ORLAKEA side runout
WAS+DJ+1112+A Miles. COPYMASTERS. ORLAKEAA side runout
Europe
November 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 864 101-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
864 101 1 S1 = 1 670 07 1 1Stamped run-out side A
864 101 1 S2 = 1 670 07 11Stamped run-out side B
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Fontana 864 101-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | Fontana 864 100-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Fontana 864 100-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Philippines | Fontana dy-245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Philippines | Fontana P12-001 / Fontana 864 101-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana WASDJ 1112First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana WAS 11 / Fontana 864 100-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana WASX 11 / Fontana 864 101-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana WAS 11 / Fontana 864 100-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana WAS 11 / Fontana 864 100-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Fontana 864 101-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shake Your Head6:49
- A2I Blew Up The United States3:51
- B1Listen Like Thieves (Giant Club Mix)7:14
- B2Listen Like Thieves (Vandal Dub)6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake Your Head are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shake Your Head are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Shake Your Head first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Europe, France, Philippines. One of them is Fontana WASX 11, released June 29, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake Your Head is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WASX 11, WAS 11, WASDJ 1112, 864 101-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAS X 11 A2 [SNA Logo] and WAS X 11 B2 [SNA Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake Your Head 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.
