US
April 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7098
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7098 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7098 BSSide 2 Label
D.C. LaRueConfessions
Vinyl pressings
Confessions
by D.C. LaRue · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Confessions was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Confessions
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
April 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7098
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
1-1 NBLP-7098-AS-RE1 SP-2 AZ[flower]Side 1 Runout
SRC NBLP-7098-BS SP AZ 1-1Side 2 Runout
NBLP 7098 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7098 BSSide 2 Label
US
April 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7098Pyramid NBLP 7098
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-1 NBLP-7098-AS-RE-1 AZ CBA-Side Runout Etching
SRC NBLP-7098-BS SP AZ 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
NBLP 7098 AS DJA-Side Label
NBLP 7098 BS DJB-Side Label
US
April 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7098Casablanca NBLP 7098 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S NBLP-7098-AS-RE-1 SM-1 AZ CB A2A side runout etch
1S NBLP-7098-BS SM-2 AZ CB A1B side runout etch
NBLP 7098 ASA side label
NBLP 7098 BSB side label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NSPL 28262
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
April 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Imavox IM-35 001
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 61339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Pyramid PY 9009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pyramid PRA. 20356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Roulette 26 191 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Pyramid PDL 14306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Pyramid STAR 5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Imavox IM-35 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7098 / Pyramid NBLP 7098First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7098 / Casablanca NBLP 7098 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | PyramidLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Confessions6:53
- A2I'll Wake Up Screaming In The Middle Of The Night4:40
- A3Let Them Dance5:51
- B1Dancing With Strangers6:00
- B2Pounding With Desire6:00
- B3Nobody's Home2:48
- B4Lady In Atlanta4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confessions are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Confessions are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Confessions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Portugal, Brazil and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7098, released April 24, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Confessions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7098, NSPL 28262, IM-35 001, 31C 064 61339) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP 7098 AS and NBLP 7098 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Confessions 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.