US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9462
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo
WhodiniFunky Beat
Vinyl pressings
Funky Beat
by Whodini · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesElectroHip Hop
Funky Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Funky Beat
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JS1-9461-SA-1 F/w :v) SRC 1-1A-Side Runout
JS1-9461-SB SRC 1-1B-Side Runout
JS1-9461-SAA-Side Label
JS1-9461-SBB-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS 1-9461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9461Arista JS1-9461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JS1-9461-SA F/W :v)A-side runout etching
JS1-9461-SBB-side runout etching
JS1-9461-SALabel side A
JS1-9461-SBLabel side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9462
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
I A2F MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) JD1-9462-SA-2A-Side Runout Etching
I A4B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) JD1-9462-SB-2B-Side Runout Etching
JD1-9462-SAA-Side Label
JD1-9462-SBB-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDI-9462
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Jive 12JV-7153First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Jive JD 1 9462First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.20601 / Jive 6.20601 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE T 119First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Jive JD1-9462First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS1-9461First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JDI-9462First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS1-9461First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS 1-9461First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS1-9461 / Arista JS1-9461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JD1-9462First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Beat (Extended Version)5:02
- A2Funky Beat (Instrumental Version)5:02
- Whodini Megamix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Beat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Funky Beat are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Funky Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Jive JD1-9462.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JD1-9462, JS1-9461, JS 1-9461, JDI-9462) 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 Funky Beat 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.
