South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIJ 4508
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Imagination
by Belouis Some · 1984
49 pressings20 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Imagination 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 Imagination
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4508First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone A 15077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone A.1507 / Parlophone A-15077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Parlophone ED-122 / EMI ED.12212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | EMI 31C 052 200577Z12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records V-7509312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B-54647" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1A K060-20 0577-6 / Parlophone 060 20 0577 612", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 154978612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 20057677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 20057677", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Parlophone 062-200577612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Parlophone R 60927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20057677", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Parlophone 16 200577612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up INT 192.99912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Some Music LTD 12 SOME 212" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Some Music LTD 12 Some 1112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Some Music LTD 12 SOMER 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Some Music Ltd SOME RECORDS 01112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AImagination
- BHave You Ever Been In Love?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imagination are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Imagination are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1984 and 1994.
When was Imagination first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in South Africa. One of them is EMI EMIJ 4508.
How do I tell if my copy of Imagination is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMIJ 4508) 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 Imagination 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.
