US
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PW-14099
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PW-14099-A1 I A1 A MASTERDISKRunout, side A
PW-14099-B2 I A1 G MASTERDISKRunout, side B
PW-14099-ALabel, side A
PW-14099-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Possession Obsession
by Daryl Hall & John Oates · 1985
18 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popPop
Possession Obsession was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Possession Obsession
18 pressings came out in 1985, 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
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-14098-A3 I MASTERDISKRunout Side A
PB-14098-B3 I MASTERDISKRunout Side B
PB-14098-ALabel A
PB-14098-BLabel B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PW-14099
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-14098-A1 ELA-Δ110143 MASTERDISKEtched Side A, except MASTERDISK stamped
PB-14098-B1 ELA-Δ110143X MASTERDISKEtched Side B, except MASTERDISK stamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JR-14100
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JW-14099
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14098First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-1015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-1015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPS-178First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | RCA 104441First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Peru | RCA 01.44.710163First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Peru | RCA 01.44.710163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Philippines | RCA Victor XFPBO-1136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | RCA JR-14100First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | RCA JW-14099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | RCA PW-14099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | RCA PB-14098First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | RCA JW-14099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | RCA JK-14098 / RCA PB-14098First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Possession Obsession (Special Mix)6:29
- A2Possession Obsession3:57
- B1Dance On Your Knees (Extended Version)6:39
- B2Everytime You Go Away (Remixed Version)5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Possession Obsession are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Possession Obsession are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Possession Obsession first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA PW-14099, released May 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Possession Obsession is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PW-14099, PB-14098, JR-14100, JW-14099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PW-14099-A1 I A1 A MASTERDISK and PW-14099-B2 I A1 G MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Possession Obsession 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.
