UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista WOMACK 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Womack & WomackUptown
Vinyl pressings
Uptown
by Womack & Womack · 1990
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkFunk / SoulPop
Uptown was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Uptown
4 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista TDS 623
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- BMG 105205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista 105205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Arista TDS 623First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | BMG 105205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Arista 105205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Arista WOMACK 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Arista 614 03212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Arista 114 0327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Arista 114 0327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Arista 614 48712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Spain | Arista 114 132 (1A) / Arista 1A 114 1327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label WOMACK 312", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Arista 114 0327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Arista 614 03212", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AUptown (Remix)
- B1Family Spirit (Edit)
- B2Uptown (Single Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Uptown are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Uptown are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Uptown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Australia. One of them is Arista WOMACK 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Uptown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WOMACK 1, TDS 623, 105205) 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 Uptown 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.
