Vinyl pressings
by Diana Ross · 1985
Eaten Alive 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.
49 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 19 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.
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) PD-14183-A-A 2 IRunout side A
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) PD-14183-B 2 IRunout side B
PD-14183-ALabel side A
PD-14183-BLabel side B
PB-14181-A ELA - Δ 110287Etched Side A
ELA - Δ 110287X PB-14181-B-12 Herbie Jr :^)Etched Side B
STERLINGStamped Side A
MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped Side B
STERLING I A1 PB-14181-AA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING I A1 PB-14181-B 2B-Side Runout Etching
PB-14181-AA-Side Label
PB-14181-BB-Side Label
PB-14181-A 2 I STERLING Λ1Runout A etched (I sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ Λ1 stamps)
PB·14181 - B 2 STERLING I A1Runout B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ I A1 stamps)
PB-14181-AA-Side Label
PB-14181-BB-Side Label
PB-14181-A- ① STERLING A- △ 110287Runout A etched (STERLING stamp)
PB-14181-B-12 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr. :^) ELA- △ 110287XRunout B etched (FRANKFORD/WAYNE stamp)
PB-14181-ALabel A
PB-14181-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records ED-135First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1570 / Capitol Records CP.1570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 052 200791ZFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 200784First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14181 / RCA PB 14181First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA Victor PD-14183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 0784 7 / Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0784 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A K060-20 0791 6 / Capitol Records K 062 20 0791 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 0784 7 / Capitol Records 1C 006 20 0784-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records CAP-45-701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 0784 7First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 2007847First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | France | Pathé Marconi Emi 1564696First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 20078477", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 47237" | 7" |
51 vinyl pressings of Eaten Alive are listed here, from 19 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Germany, Portugal and more. One of them is RCA Victor PD-14183.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-14183, PB-14181, JB-14181, JD-14183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) PD-14183-A-A 2 I and MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) PD-14183-B 2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
