US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 193-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888-193-1-A-RCA 4 / ☆ STERLINGRunout Side A
888-193-1-B-84-CS-726 RCA 2 / STERLINGRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Candy
by Cameo · 1986
27 pressings9 countriesBreaksElectroSoulFunk
Candy 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 Candy
27 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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 888 193-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 49 - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] 888-193-7-86CS-860-SP2 I - I [STERLING]Runout, side A, etched
[SRC Logo] 888-193-7-84-CS-726-SP I - I ✫[STERLING]Runout, side B, etched
86 CS 860Label Side A
84 CS 726Label Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 193-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A2 B 888-193-1-A-RCA 3 / STERLINGRunout Side A
B1 G 888-1931-B-84-CS-726 - RCA 2 / STERLINGRunout Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 193-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-4 888-193-1-AS HRM1Variant 1, Side A Runout
B-4 888-193-1-84-CS-726-HRM1Variant 1, Side B Runout
B- 2 ᐉ 888-193-1-AS-HRM1Variant 2, Side A Runout
B-3 ᐉ 888-193-1-84-CS-726-HRM1 [5 pointed star]Variant 2, Side B Runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 193-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · 70 - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
888-193-7-86-CS-860-RCA1 ɪ A1 STERLINGRunout side A etch, exc ɪ A1 STERLING stamp
888-193-7-84-CS-726-RCA1 ɪ A2 STERLINGRunout side B etch, exc ɪ A2 STERLING stamp
86 CS 860Label side A
84 CS 726Label side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 888 193-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888-193-1-A-RCA-4Runout Side A Etched
888-1931-B-84-CS-726-RCA-2Runout Side B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 248-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 248-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | PolyGram PMS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury PMSX 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 248-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 248-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 248-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Casablanca D07C-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Casablanca R15C-2007First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Casablanca R15C 2007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Casablanca D07C-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 248-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Mercury 888 248 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABX 43First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Club JABXD 43First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACandy4:20
- BShe's Strange5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candy are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Candy are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Candy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlanta Artists 888 193-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Candy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 193-1, 888 193-7, 888 193-1DJ, 888 193-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 888-193-1-A-RCA 4 / ☆ STERLING and 888-193-1-B-84-CS-726 RCA 2 / STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Candy 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.
