UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 151-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3971511 A-1J-1-1Side A Runout Stamped
3971511 B-1J-1-1Side B Runout Stamped
Crystal WatersSurprise
Vinyl pressings
Surprise
by Crystal Waters · 1991
11 pressings9 countriesHouseSwingbeatElectronicFunk / Soul
Surprise was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Surprise
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 8 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 894-1Mercury 422 848 894-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 894-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 894-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 894-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
848 894 1 S1=1 670 07 11 1 2A side runout, variant 1
848 894 1 S2=1 670 07 11 1 0B side runout, variant 1
848 894 1 S1=1 670 07 11 7A side runout, variant 2
848 894 1 S2=1 670 07 11 15B side runout, variant 2
Greece
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848894-1
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Mercury 848 894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 848 894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848894-1First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1991 | Mexico | Mercury LPE 1261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 848 894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records 397 151-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 848 894-1 / Mercury 422 848 894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 848 894-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Venezuela | Mercury 90.148 / Sonografica 848 894-1First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1992 | Colombia | Mercury 8488941LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (Radio Mix)3:48
- A2Surprise4:24
- A3Makin' Happy5:33
- A4Small Cry4:43
- B1Tell Me9:11
- B2Good Lovin5:02
- B3Twisted2:27
- B4Deepest Of Hearts2:54
- B5Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (Strip To The Bone Radio Edit Mix)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surprise are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Surprise are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Surprise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records 397 151-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Surprise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 397 151-1, 848 894-1, 848894-1, LPE 1261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3971511 A-1J-1-1 and 3971511 B-1J-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surprise 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.
