UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12IS 193
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 193 A-2U-1-1-1 JONZ - sound clinicRunout, A-side
12 IS 193 B-1U-1-1-::1Runout, B-side
12IS 193-ALabel, A-side
12IS 193-BLabel, B-side
Animal NightlifeMr Solitaire
Vinyl pressings
Mr Solitaire
by Animal Nightlife · 1984
14 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicJazzFunk / Soul
Mr Solitaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mr Solitaire
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SIS 193
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SIS+193+A2 CPC+SRT JonzRunout side A, hand-etched
SIS+193+B2 CPC+SRT Sound ClinicRunout side B, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IS 193 A - 4U - 1 - 1 - 3 JONZ - SOUND CLINICRunout area variant 1 side A
IS 193 A - 4U - 1 - 1 - ↑4 JONZ - SOUND CLINICRunout area variant 2, side A
IS 193 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 3Runout area variant 1 side B
IS 193 B - 1U - 1 - 1 ⇀ 24Runout area variant 2 side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISP 193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12IS 193
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 193 A-3U-1-1-5 JONZ-Sound clinicA-side runout, variant 1
IS 193 B-3U-1-1-9B-side runout, variant 1
IS 193 A-3U-1-1↽5 JONZ-Sound ClinicA-side runout, variant 2
IS 193 B-1U-1-1↽9B-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records K-9513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 397-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Phonogram 880 397-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Island Records K9513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Dacapo 10.660175.27First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records 12IS 193First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records SIS 193First year7", Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records IS 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records ISP 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records 12ISX 193First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records 12IS 193First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records IS 193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records 12IS 193First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records SIS 193First year7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AMr Solitaire5:59
- BLazy Afternoon3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr Solitaire are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mr Solitaire are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mr Solitaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Island Records 12IS 193.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr Solitaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12IS 193, SIS 193, IS 193, ISP 193) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 193 A-2U-1-1-1 JONZ - sound clinic and 12 IS 193 B-1U-1-1-::1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr Solitaire 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.