US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT12-4747
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT 10371 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 7Side A Runout
MOT 10373 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side B Runout
MOT 10371Side A Label
MOT 10373Side B Label
Another Bad CreationIesha
Vinyl pressings
Iesha
by Another Bad Creation · 1990
11 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHip HopFunk / Soul
Iesha 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 Iesha
8 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-1333
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-1084
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MPR 21
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT12-4747
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 44105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Motown MOT12-4747First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Motown ZB 44105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Motown ZB 44435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | Motown SL 7234First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Motown MPR 21First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT12-4747First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-1084First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-1333First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Motown ZT 4443612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Motown ZB 444357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Motown MOT 1061312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Iesha (LP Version)4:20
- A2Iesha (Stupid Club 12" Mix)7:13
- BIesha (Mental Mix)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iesha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Iesha are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Iesha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Motown MOT12-4747.
How do I tell if my copy of Iesha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT12-4747, L33-1333, L33-1084, MPR 21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOT 10371 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 7 and MOT 10373 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iesha 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.