Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT 650368 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
14-650368-1Label Side A
14-650368-2Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Promises
by Basia · 1987
17 pressings6 countriesSmooth JazzDowntempoSynth-popLatin Jazz
Promises was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Promises
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT 650368 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-650368-1A-1Side A run-out area
14-650368 1B1Side B run-out area
14-650368-1Side A Label
14-650368-2Side B Label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Portrait PRT 650368 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-650368-1A-1Runout side A etched
14-650368 1B1Runout side A etched
14-650368-1Label side A
14-650368-2Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BASH T4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BASH T-4-A1 3 Λ TY1Runout, side A
BASH T-4-B-1 TY1 5 ΛRunout, side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BASH 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68608
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 34-07648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650368 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650368 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650368 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | Epic QEL45-20166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait PRT 650368 7 / Epic PRT 650368 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Portrait PRT 650368 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BASH T4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BASH 4First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-68608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-68608First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Epic BASH G47", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Epic BASH QT410", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Cut · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Cut · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Philippines | Epic QELEP-18183 / Epic 49 6822712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic BASH T412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APromises3:57
- BPromises (Instrumental)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Promises are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Promises are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Promises first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Portrait PRT 650368 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Promises is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRT 650368 6, PRT 650368 7, BASH T4, BASH 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14-650368-1 and 14-650368-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Promises 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.
