Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS112185 A-1/3-89Side A runout
DS112185 B-1/3-89Side B runout
S 112 185 ASide A label
A 112 185 BSide B label
Aretha FranklinThrough The Storm
Vinyl pressings
Through The Storm
by Aretha Franklin · 1989
19 pressings11 countriesSoulSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Through The Storm was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Through The Storm
18 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112-185Arista 112 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 612 185
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista 112 377
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9809
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9809-SA-SR2-DMM SP 1-1 DMM/STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
1-1 AS-1-9809 SB-SR1-DMM STERLING DMM jrB-Side Runout Etching
AS1-9809-SAA-Side Label
AS1-9809-SBB-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS-1-9809
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Arista 105052First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AS1-9809First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 112 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 185First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista JB 7656 / It JB 7656First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Mexico | Arista RX-710First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Arista 112 185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 612 185First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Arista 112 185 1A / BMG Ariola España 112 185 1AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112-185 / Arista 112 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 185First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112 377First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9809First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9809First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Flashback Records AFS-99577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThrough The Storm4:20
- BCome To Me3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Through The Storm are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Through The Storm are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Through The Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Arista 112 185.
How do I tell if my copy of Through The Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 185, 112-185, 612 185, 112 377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS112185 A-1/3-89 and DS112185 B-1/3-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Through The Storm 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.
