US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDI-9628
- Format
- 12"
WhodiniBe Yourself
Vinyl pressings
Be Yourself
by Whodini · 1987
11 pressings3 countriesElectroHip Hop
Be Yourself was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Be Yourself
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS 1-9629
- Format
- 7"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JS·1·9629·SA·RE·1Runout A-side etched
JS·1·9629· ̶S̶A̶ SBRunout B-side etched
(JS1-9629-SA-RE-1)Label side-A
(JS1-9629-SB)Label side-B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9628
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9629Arista JS1-9629
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JS-1-9629-SA-RE-1A-side runout etching
JS-1-9629 S̶A̶ SBB-side runout etching
JS1-9629-SA-RE-1Label side A
JS1-9629-SBLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9628
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
JD.1.9628.SA-RE-1-1 Q B-28539-Re-1-1 ∆17598-X 1-1
JD.1.9628.SB-1 Q B-28539-1 ∆17598-X 1-1
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Jive JD1-9628First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Jive ALI 15001First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Jive ALI-762First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive JDI-9628First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Jive JD1-9628First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive JS 1-9629First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Jive JS1-9629First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive JD1-9628First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive JS1-9629 / Arista JS1-9629First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive JS1-9629First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive JD1-9628First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Be Yourself (Extended Mix)4:10
- A2Be Yourself (Smooth Mix)3:26
- A3Be Yourself (Extended No Damn Mix)4:10
- B1Be Yourself (Rough Mix)3:22
- B2Be Yourself (I'm Ready Mix)3:41
- B3Be Yourself (Instrumental)3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be Yourself are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Be Yourself are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Be Yourself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Jive JDI-9628.
How do I tell if my copy of Be Yourself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JDI-9628, JS 1-9629, JS1-9629, JD1-9628) 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 Be Yourself 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.
