UK
July 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 12
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HIP 12 A 3 CSide A runout
HIP 12 B2 TY DSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Suddenly
by Billy Ocean · 1984
62 pressings27 countriesSynth-popDance-popContemporary R&BBallad
Suddenly 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 Suddenly
44 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 25 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HIP⋅12⋅A2 timtom cbsRunout, A-side
A HIP⋅12 B2 TYRunout, B-side
HIP 12A*Label A
HIP 12B*Label B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HIP-12-A5 MT1 BilBo. TAPE ONE 5 DAMONT 88007Runout side A, etched, variant 1
HIP-12-B5 MT BilBo. TAPE ONE 5 DAMONT 20089Runout side B, etched, variant 1
HIP-12-A5. BilBo. TAPE ONE 5 MT.1 DAMONT A JSide A runout, etched, variant 2
HIP-12-B5. BilBo. TAPE ONE 5 MT.1 DAMONT I ASide B runout, etched, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP.12Jive HIP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HIP 12 A3 CSide A runout
HIP 12 B2 TY DSide B runout
HIP 12A*Side A label
HIP 12B*Side B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HIP 12A 122-Side A runout, stamped
HIP 12B 11-Side B runout, stamped
US
September 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive/Arista JLB 8213
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 62 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s57 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Jive LIB 5044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Jive ASH-400 / Jive ASH400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Jive L38353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Jive LIB5044 / Jive LIB 5044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Brazil | RCA 104.8312 / RCA Victor 104.8312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JV-6613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JV-6613LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JL8-8213 / Jive JL 8-8213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JV-6613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JV-6613LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JV-6613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Colombia | Jive 05(1231)02044 / RCA Victor 05(1231)02044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | El Salvador | RCA VictorFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Jive 656.059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Jive 66176 / Carrere 66176First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Sony Music 19802816131 / Jive 19802816131LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Jive JV-90737LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Jive JL-0572LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Jive JL-0572LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Jive 656.059LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)5:00
- A2Mystery Lady4:58
- A3Syncopation5:15
- A4The Long And Winding Road4:40
- B1Loverboy5:13
- B2Lucky Man3:58
- B3Dancefloor4:15
- B4If I Should Lose You3:56
- B5Suddenly3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suddenly are there?
62 vinyl pressings of Suddenly are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Suddenly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Jive HIP 12, released July 12, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Suddenly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HIP 12, HIP.12, JLB 8213, JL8-8213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HIP 12 A 3 C and HIP 12 B2 TY D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suddenly 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.
