US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05167
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 173316Label side A
XSS 173337Label side B
Barbra StreisandEmotion
Vinyl pressings
Emotion
by Barbra Streisand · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesVocalDiscoElectronicPop
Emotion 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 Emotion
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04707
- Format
- 7", Stereo, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12127
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 04707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS A-6085
- 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12127First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 38 04707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS A-6085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS CBS A 6085First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 44-05167First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04707First year7", Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 38-04707First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 60857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 57847", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-047077", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-047077", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AEmotion (Vocal Version)6:34
- BEmotion (Instrumental Version)4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotion are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Emotion are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Emotion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Spain. One of them is Columbia 44-05167.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-05167, 38-04707, BA 12127, 38 04707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 173316 and XSS 173337. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emotion 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.
