US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4846
- Format
- LP, Album
Ali ThomsonDeception Is An Art
Vinyl pressings
Deception Is An Art
by Ali Thomson · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Deception Is An Art was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Deception Is An Art
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4846
- Format
- LP, Album · X
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64846
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37546
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 170.050
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4846
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04846-A INT. CAN. [TRUMPET LOGO]Side A runout
AM SP 04646-B INT. CAN. [TRUMPET LOGO]Side B runout
SP-04846-ASide A label
SP-04846-BSide B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records L 37546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | A&M Records 170.050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64846 / A&M Records AMLH 64846.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | A&M Records SP-4846First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Safe And Warm3:27
- A2Foolish Child3:55
- A3Don't Hold Back3:57
- A4Art Gallery3:17
- A5Shells Lay Scattered5:53
- B1The One And Only3:24
- B2Man Of The Earth3:56
- B3A Simple Song4:03
- B4Secrets Hide Inside2:05
- B5Someone In Motion5:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deception Is An Art are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Deception Is An Art are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Deception Is An Art first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4846.
How do I tell if my copy of Deception Is An Art is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4846, AMLH 64846, L 37546, 170.050) 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 Deception Is An Art 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.