US
November 11, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80118-1Atlantic 7-80118-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Carole KingSpeeding Time
Vinyl pressings
Speeding Time
by Carole King · 1983
12 pressings11 countriesSynth-popPop RockBalladVocal
Speeding Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Speeding Time
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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
November 11, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80118-1Atlantic 7-80118-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-835329 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18684 SLM △ 5513 1-1Side A runout etched, ɑ stamped
ST-A-835330 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18685 SLM △ 5513X 1-1Side B runout etched, ɑ stamped
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80118-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 01181
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
78-01181-A JW QuRunout side A, etched
78-01181-B QuRunout side B, etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78-0118-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780118-1 A ST-A-835329- ̶A̶.̶ ̶R̶C̶ ̶1̶ ⊂ O B-18684- ̶ ̶A̶ ̶R̶e̶l̶ ⊂ SLM △5513 1- ̶ ̶2̶ 3Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 780118-1 B ST-A-835329- ̶A̶.̶ ̶R̶C̶ ̶1̶ ⊂ O B-18684- ̶A̶ ̶R̶e̶l̶ ⊂ SLM △5513-X 22 1-3Runout side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 0118-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST - A - 835329 - COB - 18484 SLM ▲ 5513 I-4 ✶Runout area side A
ST - A - 835330 - COB - 18485 SLM ▲ 5513- X I-4 ✶Runout area side B
78 118-1/1Label side A
78 118-1/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Atlantic SLIN 3462First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Atlantic 80118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Atlantic 78 01181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Atlantic 78-0118-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Atlantic 78 0118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Atlantic 78-0118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Atlantic 78-0118-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Atlantic Atlantic 3024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Atlantic 80118-1 / Atlantic 7-80118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Atlantic 80118-1 / Atlantic 7-80118-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Atlantic P-11427First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Colombia | Philips 6025 / Atlantic 7-80118-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Computer Eyes3:08
- A2One Small Voice3:01
- A3Crying In The Rain2:32
- A4Sacred Heart Of Stone3:45
- A5Speeding Time4:49
- B1Standin' On The Borderline2:55
- B2So Ready For Love5:22
- B3Chalice Borealis3:15
- B4Dancing4:00
- B5Alabaster Lady5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speeding Time are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Speeding Time are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Speeding Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic 80118-1, released November 11, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Speeding Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80118-1, 78 01181, 78-0118-1, 78 0118-1) 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 Speeding Time 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.
