US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 195-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-2 ᐉ 881-195-1-84-NP-6742-HRMA-side runout etching
A-2 ᐉ 881-195-1-64-NP-6743-HRMB-side runout etching
84 NP 6742A-side label
84 NP 6743B-side label
Chris "The Glove" TaylorReckless
Vinyl pressings
Reckless
by Chris "The Glove" Taylor · 1984
14 pressings1 countryElectroHip Hop
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 Reckless
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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 881 195-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881-195-7-84-NP-6742-BwRunout side A
881-195-7-84-NP-6743-BwRunout side B
84 NP 6742Label side A
84 NP 6743Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 195-1 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881-195-1-84-NP-6742-ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19834 SLM △ 7587 1-1Etched side 1
881-195-1-84-NP-6743-ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19835-X SLM △ 7587-X 1-1Runout side 2
84 NP 6742Label side 1
84 NP 6743Label side 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 195-7 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 195-1 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 195-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 195-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 195-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 195-112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112" | 12" |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112" | 12" |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", Repress | 12", Repress |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", Repress | 12", Repress |
| ? | US | Taxidermi Records xxx112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AReckless (Club Mix)6:54
- BTibetan Jam4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reckless are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Reckless are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1984 and 1991.
When was Reckless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Polydor 881 195-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Reckless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 195-1, 881 195-7, 881 195-1 DJ, 881 195-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2 ᐉ 881-195-1-84-NP-6742-HRM and A-2 ᐉ 881-195-1-64-NP-6743-HRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.