Vinyl pressings
by Cyndi Lauper · 1986
True Colors 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.
35 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 18 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.
ZSS-175313-1G P(AP) STERLINGSide A runout etched, STERLING stamped, variant 1
ZSS-175313-1B NARELT114EE P(AP) STERLINGSide B runout etched, STERLING stamped, variant 1
P(AP) ZSS-175313-1B NARELT114EE STERLINGSide A runout etched, STERLING stamped, variant 2
P(AP) ZSS-175314-1A C STERLINGSide B runout etched, STERLING stamped, variant 2
ZSS-175313-1D G1 NARELT114EE STERLINGSide A runout
ZSS-175314-1C G1 STERLING A7Side B runout
ZSS 175313
ZSS 175314
ZSS 175313-1A
ZSS 175314-1B
650026.7.A1Runout side A
650026.7.B1Runout side B
650026-6-A1Runout Side A, variant 1
650026-6B2Runout Side B, variant 1
650026-6-A-1 D CRunout Side A, variant 2
650026-6-B-1 ARunout Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Columbia DEP-499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Portrait PR 45050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Bolivia | Discos CBS SEP 10467First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS 52.079First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Portrait 12CDN-295 / Portrait CDN 295First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Portrait 37 06247 / Portrait ZSS 175313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013156First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Portrait PRT 650026 7 / Portrait 650026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Portrait 650026 7 / Epic 650026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Portrait PRT 650026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Portrait PRT 650026 7 / Epic PRT 650026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic/Sony 07・5P-430First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Portrait PR 45050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Portrait POS-20511 / Portrait 37-06247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Portrait 650026 7 / Portrait PRT 650026 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
35 vinyl pressings of True Colors are listed here, from 18 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Portrait 37-06247.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 37-06247, RAS 2450, 650026 7, 650026 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-175313-1G P(AP) STERLING and ZSS-175313-1B NARELT114EE P(AP) STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
