US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60922-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60922A-1 I- SRCside A runout etched [except SRC]
ST-E-60922B-1 I-I SRCside B runout etched [except SRC]
ST-E-60922-A-SPside A label
ST-E-60922-B-SPside B label
Vinyl pressings
Compositions
by Anita Baker · 1990
17 pressings13 countriesSmooth JazzSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Compositions was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Compositions
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA 80256
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559609221
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 670.9227Elektra 755960922 -1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 09221
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60922-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ELE960922A MT410 W793Side A runout stamped
ELE960922B MT410 W793Side B runout stamped
960922-1 S ASide A label
960922-1 S 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | WEA 80256First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Elektra 7559609221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | Elektra 670.9227 / Elektra 755960922 -1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Canada | Elektra 96 09221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | Elektra 9 60922-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | Elektra 9 60922-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | Italy | Elektra 7559 60922-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Jamaica | Elektra 60922-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V. LPXE-6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | Elektra EKC 6184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Elektra 7559-60922-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Elektra 7559 60922-1 / Elektra EKT 72First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Elektra 7559-60922-1 / Elektra EKT 72First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Elektra 60922-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Elektra 9 E1 60922LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Talk To Me5:03
- A2Perfect Love Affair5:19
- A3Whatever It Takes5:35
- A4Soul Inspiration5:17
- A5Lonely4:29
- B1No One To Blame4:41
- B2More Than You Know4:48
- B3Love You To The Letter7:20
- B4Fairy Tales7:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compositions are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Compositions are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Compositions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Elektra 60922-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Compositions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60922-1, 80256, 7559609221, 670.9227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-E-60922A-1 I- SRC and ST-E-60922B-1 I-I SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Compositions 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.
