Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MS 76230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS-76230A SNB 230
MS-76230B SNB 230
Vinyl pressings
Obsession
by Animotion · 1984
51 pressings22 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Obsession 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 Obsession
29 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MS 76230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MS-76230A SNB 230 EL CRSide A runout
MS-76230B SNB 230 EL CR CR CRSide B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 266-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
880-266-1-2-58017̶-HRM-1 B-2 [Artisan logo] ᐉRunout side A, variant 1
880-266-1-2-58018-HRM-1 B-1 [Artisan logo] ᐉRunout side B, variant 1
B-2 ᐉ 880-266-1-2-58017̶-HRM-1 [Artisan logo]Runout side A, variant 2
A- ᐉ 880-266-1-2-58018-HRM [Artisan logo]Runout side B, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 266-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-58017Side A label
2-58018Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 345-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO-337-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Mercury 880 266-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 266-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury MS 76230First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury MS 76230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 266-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 266-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 266-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 266-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 266-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Phonogram 880 266-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 266-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 266-7 / Mercury 880 266-7 QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Mercury 880 266-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 880 266-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AObsession3:58
- BTurn Around3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Obsession are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Obsession are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Obsession first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury MS 76230.
How do I tell if my copy of Obsession is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 76230, 880 266-1, PRO 345-1, PRO-337-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS-76230A SNB 230 and MS-76230B SNB 230. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Obsession 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.
