Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Impressed
by Charlie Sexton · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Impressed was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Impressed
6 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
⧈-G-⧈ STERLING MC16939-SSZA runout
⧈-G-⧈ STERLING MC16888-SSZB runout
MC16939A label
MC16888B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52803
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17102
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17102
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA - 5285 - SS3Side A
MCA - 5285 - SS4Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52803First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52803First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17102First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17102First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 0-1310212" | 12" |
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 7-131017" | 7" |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2362212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 708-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 708-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records PS 10397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records 258708-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 104212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 104212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AImpressed (Mixed Impressions) (Extended Dance Remix)6:25
- BImpressed (Wanna Bet Dub)7:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impressed are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Impressed are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Impressed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, US. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52803.
How do I tell if my copy of Impressed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52803, L33-17102) 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 Impressed 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.
