Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 42044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Circles
by Atlantic Starr · 1981
22 pressings10 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Circles was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Circles
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | A&M Records 42044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-87467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Barbados | A&M Records 2392-S7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 70650307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-7437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 92027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 87467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 92027" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 821812", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 82187" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 82187", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2392-S7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2932-S7" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-1718712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2392-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records AMSP-821812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-86417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACircles3:58
- BDoes It Matter4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circles are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Circles are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Circles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Mexico. One of them is A&M Records 42044.
How do I tell if my copy of Circles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 42044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Circles 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.
