US
October 13, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422-831-194-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 57 - Carrollton Pressing
Vinyl pressings
United
by Commodores · 1986
35 pressings20 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
United was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 United
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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
October 13, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422-831-194-1 Y-1Polydor 831 194-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-194-1-AS HRM Precision A-2 ᐉSide A Etch/Stamp ᐉ
422-831-194-1-BS-HRM Precision A-2 ᐉSide B Etch/Stamp ᐉ
422-831 194-1 Y-1Side A & B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 831 194-1-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422-831-194-1-A - 2 · Sterling ·Side A
422-831-194-1B-RCA-INDY 1 · Sterling ·Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 31
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 31 A//1Δ420 V 1 1Side A runout stamped
POLH 31 B//1Δ 420 V 1 1Side B runout stamped
Japan
December 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0550
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831194-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brazil | Polydor 831194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 831-194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Hong Kong | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Polydor POLH 31 / Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Israel | Polydor 831 194-1 Y / Phonokol 831 194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 28MM-0550First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16586 / Polydor 16586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Polydor STARL 5445First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 831 194-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POLH 31First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Latvia | Мелодия С60 27361 002 / PolydorLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Polydor 424 615-1 / Polydor 831 194-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Goin' To The Bank4:19
- A2Take It From Me4:00
- A3United In Love4:24
- A4Can't Dance All Night3:52
- A5You're The Only Woman I Need4:40
- B1Land Of The Dreamer4:27
- B2Talk To Me4:49
- B3I Wanna Rock You4:50
- B4Let's Apologize4:02
- B5Serious Love4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of United are there?
35 vinyl pressings of United are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1986 and 1990.
When was United first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor 422-831-194-1 Y-1, released October 13, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of United is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422-831-194-1 Y-1, 422 831 194-1-DJ, POLH 31, 28MM 0550) 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 United 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.
