UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 693Polydor 881 008-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Carol Lynn Townes99½ / Reckless
Vinyl pressings
99½ / Reckless
by Carol Lynn Townes · 1984
15 pressings9 countriesElectroElectronicHip Hop
99½ / Reckless 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 99½ / Reckless
15 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 008-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 72 - PRC, Richmond Pressing
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 008-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
881 008 7 84NP6697 BW MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NY Herbie Jr. [Smiley Face]Side A runout etched; stamped
881 008 7 84NP6703 BW F/W [Smiley Face]Side B runout etched; stamped
84 NP 6697Side A Label
84 NP 6703Side B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 008-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 26 - PRC, Compton Pressing
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 008-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 008-7 DJ
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 881008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | Polydor 881 008-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 008-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 008-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 693 / Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 008-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 008-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 008-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0116First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0116First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A99½4:00
- BReckless3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 99½ / Reckless are there?
15 vinyl pressings of 99½ / Reckless are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was 99½ / Reckless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 693.
How do I tell if my copy of 99½ / Reckless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 693, 881 008-7, 881 008-7 DJ, 7DM 0116) 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 99½ / Reckless 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.
