UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7561
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7561-A1Side A Etched
AMS-7561-B1Side B Etched
Brothers JohnsonTreasure
Vinyl pressings
Treasure
by Brothers Johnson · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoJazz-FunkElectronicJazz
Treasure was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Treasure
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2254-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P A&M 02254A-P2A-Side Runout Etching
A&M 02254B-P1 PB-Side Runout Etching
02254-AA-Side Label
02254-BB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2254-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2254-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T A&M 02254A-T1 TIRunout side A, etched (Version 1)
T A&M 02254B-T1 TIRunout side B, etched (Version 1)
A&M 02254A-T2 TIIRunout side A, etched (Version 2)
A&M 02254B-T3 TIIRunout side B, etched (Version 2)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 65000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 65000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | A&M Records 42004First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7561First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2254-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2254First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2254-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2254-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ATreasure4:09
- BSmilin' On Ya3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Treasure are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Treasure are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Treasure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Costa Rica, Mexico and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7561.
How do I tell if my copy of Treasure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7561, 2254-S, 2254, 65000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS-7561-A1 and AMS-7561-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Treasure 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.
