UK
July 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Deon EstusSpell
Vinyl pressings
Spell
by Deon Estus · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Spell was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Spell
5 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 5TGeffen Records 920495-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records SAM 300Geffen Records 920495-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 920 495-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 928 643-7
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Geffen Records 920 495-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Geffen Records 928 643-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 5T / Geffen Records 920495-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Geffen Records SAM 300 / Geffen Records 920495-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records PRO 651-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 871 004-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 871 004-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor 889 328-7 / Mika Records 889 328-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mika Records 889 666-7 / Mika Records 889666-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Mika Records 889667-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 328-7 / Mika Records 889 328-77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Mika Records PRO 776-1 / Polydor PRO 776-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASpell (Extended Version)
- B1Love Me Over
- B2Spell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spell are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spell are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
When was Spell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is Geffen Records GEF 5, released July 28, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Spell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF 5, GEF 5T, SAM 300, 920 495-0) 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 Spell 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.