UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40098
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Animal Instinct
by Commodores · 1985
34 pressings14 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
Animal Instinct 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 Animal Instinct
34 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZB.40097 - A1Runout (Etched) Side A
ZB.40097 B1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40098
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZT 40098 A1Runout side A
ZT 40098-B1Runout side B
ZT 40098 A*Label side A
ZT 40098 B*Label side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40098
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZT 40098 - A1 Penthouse
ZT 40098 - B1 Penthouse
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4535MG
- Format
- 12", Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1788 MF
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1788-MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 4535 MGFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MD-4535First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 1788XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZT 40098First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZB 40097First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZT 40098 / Motown ZT 40098 AFFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZB 40097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-40097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Motown ZT-40098 / Motown ZT 40098First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Motown 1788MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Motown 1788MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Motown OC-EP-17038 / Motown 4535MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Motown TMS 644First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SPTO-60206First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AAnimal Instinct
- BLightin' Up The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Animal Instinct are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Animal Instinct are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Animal Instinct first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Japan, Portugal and more. One of them is Motown ZT 40098.
How do I tell if my copy of Animal Instinct is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40098, ZB 40097, 4535MG, 1788 MF) 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 Animal Instinct 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.
