UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 470
- Format
- 12"
DareAbandon
Vinyl pressings
Abandon
by Dare · 1988
13 pressings4 countriesSoft RockRock
Abandon was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Abandon
8 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM519
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K 660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K 660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 376-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 376-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMY 470First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM519First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1251First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMP 5197", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMS 5197", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AM 5197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMY 51912", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMP 51912", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AAbandon4:10
- BThe Last Time3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abandon are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Abandon are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Abandon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Europe. One of them is A&M Records AMY 470.
How do I tell if my copy of Abandon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 470, AM 470, AM519, AM-1251) 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 Abandon 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.