Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 13524
- Format
- 7", Single
AlabamaThe Closer You Get
Vinyl pressings
The Closer You Get
by Alabama · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Closer You Get was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Closer You Get
2 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104146
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor PB 13524First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104146First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA PB-135247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | RCA RPS-1107", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | RCA SP-58287", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | RCA RCA 337 / RCA PB 600797", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | RCA PB-135247", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | RCA JK-13524 / RCA PB-135247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA JK-13524 / RCA (PB-13524)7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | US | RCA JK-13524 / RCA PB-135247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Closer You Get3:35
- BYou Turn Me On3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Closer You Get are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Closer You Get are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was The Closer You Get first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia, Australia & New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor PB 13524.
How do I tell if my copy of The Closer You Get is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 13524, 104146) 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 The Closer You Get 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.
