Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 537
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
49ersShadows
Vinyl pressings
Shadows
by 49ers · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
Shadows was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Shadows
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MMPS-7010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MMPT-12010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MM PT 12010
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 9025Carrere 9025
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 14.705Carrere 14705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14705 ARunout side A
Ʈ 14705 B [SNA logo]Runout 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Airplay Records 9025 / Carrere 9025First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Airplay Records 14.705 / Carrere 14705First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 12294First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Media Records MR 537First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX - 011First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8225First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8225First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7225First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MMPT-12010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MM PT 12010First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MMPS-7010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShadows (Hot Night Mix)7:05
- BShadows (House Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shadows are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shadows are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Shadows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Italy, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Media Records MR 537.
How do I tell if my copy of Shadows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 537, MMPS-7010, MMPT-12010, MM PT 12010) 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 Shadows 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.
