US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gramavision 18-4508-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
18-4508-7-A 12 SPAR [SRC symbol] R-13805 △8653 O -Both Sides Etched
MASTERDISKBoth Sides Stamped
CosmeticSo Tranquilizin'
Vinyl pressings
So Tranquilizin'
by Cosmetic · 1984
15 pressings7 countriesFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
So Tranquilizin' 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 So Tranquilizin'
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Gramavision 18-4508-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gramavision 18-121012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Australia | Larrikin Records TD-838 / 3rd Degree TD-83812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Disques Adès 15201 / Gramavision 1520112", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Gramavision 18-1210-112", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Gramavision 18-1210-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic EPCA 12-633812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Gramavision B-108612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 12529612" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision Records 18-1210-1 / Gramavision Records 18-1210-1-B-DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-1210-1 / Gramavision 18-1210-1-EDIT12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-1210-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-4508-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Gramavision 7Y00817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Gramavision C12Y012212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ASo Tranquilizin'3:59
- BSo Tranquilizin'3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Tranquilizin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of So Tranquilizin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was So Tranquilizin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Gramavision 18-4508-7.
How do I tell if my copy of So Tranquilizin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18-4508-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18-4508-7-A 12 SPAR [SRC symbol] R-13805 △8653 O - and MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Tranquilizin' 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.