UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8139TWarner Bros. Records W 8139 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
E·S·P
by Bee Gees · 1987
32 pressings14 countriesVocalDiscoElectronicPop
E·S·P 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 E·S·P
32 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 14 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
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W8139 VWarner Bros. Records 928139-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8139 (TX)
- Format
- 12"
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8139Warner Bros. Records 928139-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Injection
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8139WWarner Bros. Records 928139-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-20820First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7.28139First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 08290First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 81397First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 81397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 139-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 150607First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Warner Bros. Records 7-28139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W8139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W8139First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 8139-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records 1592327First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 928139-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 920 820-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1E.S.P. (Edit)
- B1Overnight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of E·S·P are there?
32 vinyl pressings of E·S·P are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was E·S·P first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W 8139T, released October 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of E·S·P is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 8139T, W 8139, W8139 V, W 8139 (TX)) 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 E·S·P 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.
