US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9728
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
(Side A)F/W Herbie Jr :<) AD1-9728-SA -EMW-
(Side B)F/W Herbie Jr :<) AD1-9728-SB -EMW-
Daryl Hall & John OatesMissed Opportunity
Vinyl pressings
Missed Opportunity
by Daryl Hall & John Oates · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Missed Opportunity 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 Missed Opportunity
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9727-SA-SP-DMM SP1-2 SPAR 0- △ 21298 MASTERDISK R-20766-SP-DMMRunout Side A, Etched
AS1-9727-SB-SP-DMM SP1-3 SPAR △ 21298-X 0- R-20767-SP DMMRunout Side B, Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9728
- Format
- 12" · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F/W HERBIE JR :^) AD1-9728-SA SP 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side A
F/W HERBIE JR :^) AD1-9728-SB-SP1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Japan
August 10, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista A07S-29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista TDS 478
- Format
- 12", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Arista TDS 478First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista AS1-9727First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Germany | Arista 611 602First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Arista 111 602First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 155First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9728First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9727First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9727First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9728First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Japan | Arista A07S-29First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Arista A07S-29First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista 1049127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMissed Opportunity4:04
- BSoul Love4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missed Opportunity are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Missed Opportunity are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Missed Opportunity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Japan, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AD1-9728.
How do I tell if my copy of Missed Opportunity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD1-9728, AS1-9727, A07S-29, TDS 478) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A)F/W Herbie Jr :<) AD1-9728-SA -EMW- and (Side B)F/W Herbie Jr :<) AD1-9728-SB -EMW-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Missed Opportunity 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.
