UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 331Mercury 878 287-1 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MERX 331 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped
JASide A, etched
MERX 331 B-2U-1-1Side B, Stamped
Adventures Of Stevie V.Body Language
Vinyl pressings
Body Language
by Adventures Of Stevie V. · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Body Language 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 Body Language
10 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 331Mercury 878 286-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 331 I A-1U-1- 2 I JARunout stamped/etched side A
MER 331 B-2U-1- 2Runout stamped side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 331Mercury 878 286-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 331 A-1U-1- Q1Side A runout stamped
JASide A runout etched
MER 331 B-2U-1- Q1Side B runout Stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury STEV DJ1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STEV DJ 1 A-1U-1-1 JASide A
STEV DJ 1 AA-1U-1-1Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 878 289-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 878 286-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Mx307616
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Mercury 878 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Mercury 878 286-7 / Mercury MER 331First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Mercury 878 313-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Mercury MERXR 331 / Mercury 878 289-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Mercury 878 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Mercury MERX 331 / Mercury 878 287-1 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Mercury STEV DJ1First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Mercury MER 331 / Mercury 878 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Mercury 878 289-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Mercury MER 331 / Mercury 878 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Body Language (Hot Mix)
- B1Body Language (It's A 'Street-Fight' Mix)
- B2Dirty Cash (Hip House Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body Language are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Body Language are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Body Language first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is Mercury MERX 331.
How do I tell if my copy of Body Language is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERX 331, MER 331, STEV DJ1, 878 289-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERX 331 A-1U-1-1 and JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body Language 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.
