US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 831-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Angela WinbushAngel
Vinyl pressings
Angel
by Angela Winbush · 1987
15 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Angel
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 831-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] 888-831-7-2-59228-A SP ❀ I - IRunout, side A, etched
[SRC Logo] 888-831-7-2-59228- INST ❀ SP I - IRunout, side B, etched
2-59228Label side A
2-59228 INSTLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 831-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 831-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 831-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2-59228Label Matrix - Both Sides
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 60 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Mercury 888 831-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 831-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Club JABX 60 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Club JABDJ60First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 831-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 831-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 831-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 831-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 831-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Club JABX 60 / Club JAB X 6012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Club JAB 60 / Club 888 831-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Club JAB 60 / Club 888 831-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 44987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Angel (7" Version)4:54
- A2Angel (Extended Version)5:18
- BAngel (Instrumental)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angel are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Angel are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1992.
When was Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Jamaica, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury 888 831-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 831-1, 888 831-7, 888 831-7 DJ, JABX 60 DJ) 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 Angel 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.