Peru
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA 01.44.100088
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Adult Education
by Daryl Hall & John Oates · 1983
43 pressings17 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Adult Education was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Adult Education
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Peru | RCA 01.44.100088First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1984 | Unknown | RCA PB-13714 / RCA RCA 3967", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 1042407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-19112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Barbados | RCA PB 137147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Bolivia | RCA RS - 22617", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PB-137147" | 7" |
| 1984 | El Salvador | RCA RUS-0787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | RCA Victor PC 6134412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | RCA Victor PB 614127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PC 60134 / RCA PC 6013412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PC 6013412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PB 60133 / RCA Victor PB 601337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPS-100212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPS-1317", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA RCAT 396 / RCA PC 6013612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | RCA PB-137147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAdult Education (Extended Version)7:03
- B1Say It Isn't So (Special Extended Dance Mix)6:45
- B2I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Adult Education are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Adult Education are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Adult Education first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Peru. One of them is RCA 01.44.100088.
How do I tell if my copy of Adult Education is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 01.44.100088) 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 Adult Education 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.
