US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 385-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · 70
Vinyl pressings
Back And Forth
by Cameo · 1986
29 pressings9 countriesElectroFunkBoogieElectronic
Back And Forth was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Back And Forth
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists PRO 493-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ASPrinted On Label Side A
BSPrinted On Label Side B
PRO-493-1-AS-ES STERLING EMW
PRO-493-1-BS-ES ✩ STERLING EMW
Australasia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 444-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888444-1A CDSide A runout
888444-1B CDSide B runout
Australasia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 385-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888 385-7ASide A runout
888 385-7BSide B runout
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PMSX 10
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 444-1
- Format
- 12", 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 444-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 385-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury PMSX 10First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Casablanca DO7C-2004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 444-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Atlanta Artists 888 385-7 / Mercury 888 385-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Atlanta Artists 888 385-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | US | Atlanta Artists PRO 493-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlanta Artists 888-385-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Atlanta Artists 888 385-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | France | Atlanta Artists 888-385-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 513-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 513-7 / Atlanta Artists 888 513-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Casablanca R15C-200812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Atlanta Artists DO7C-20047", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Back And Forth (12" Club Remix)6:20
- A2Back And Forth (7" Version)3:47
- B1Back And Forth (Dub Mix)6:01
- B2You Can Have The World4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back And Forth are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Back And Forth are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Back And Forth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australasia, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlanta Artists 888 385-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Back And Forth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 385-7, PRO 493-1, 888 444-1, PMSX 10) 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 Back And Forth 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.
