UK
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 348
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 348 A-1-1-2- DA-Side, Stamped
CL 348 B-1-1-2- DB-Side, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Missing You
by Diana Ross · 1984
34 pressings17 countriesSynth-popDowntempoElectronic
Missing You was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Missing You
30 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 16 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
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 348
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 348
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 348 A-1-1-1-A-side, stamped
12 CL 348 B-2-1-1-B-side, stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL348
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing, 4:16
- Runout / matrix
I STERLING PB 13966 A -1A-Side etched
I STERLING A1 PB 13966 B -1B-Side etched
PB-13966-ALabel A
PB-13966-BLabel B
US
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13966
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Indianapolis, 4:01
- Runout / matrix
PB 13966 A -1 I STERLING A 1Runout A version 1
PB 13966 B - 1 I STERLING A 1Runout B version 1
PB 13966 A - 1 I STERLING A1Runout A version 2
PB 13966 B -2 I STERLING A1Runout B version 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1441First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 200456First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PB-13966First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006 20 0464 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Capitol Records 2004567First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Capitol Records EP-28976First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Guatemala | RCA EP-28976, E-P28976First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Capitol Records 2004567First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-684First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2004567First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2004567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 777First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AMissing You4:01
- BWe Are The Children Of The World4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missing You are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Missing You are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Missing You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 348, released December 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Missing You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 348, 12CL 348, 12CL348, PB-13966) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 348 A-1-1-2- D and CL 348 B-1-1-2- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Missing You 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.
