UK
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 94
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Diana RossParadise
Vinyl pressings
Paradise
by Diana Ross · 1989
12 pressings4 countriesHouseDiscoElectronicPop
Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Paradise
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMX 94
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMP 94
- Format
- 12", Single · Poster Sleeve
UK
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 94
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
EM 94 A-1-1-1- DSide A runout hand etched
EM 94 B-1-1-1- DSide B runout hand etched
EM 94ASide A label
EM 94BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 94
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 EM 94 A-1-1-1- DRunout side A
12 EM 94 B-1-1-1- DRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-17909
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | EMI ED 431First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | EMI EMI2262First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 3427 6 / Ross Records 20 347 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI Electrola 060-20 3449 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 006-20 3427 7 / Ross Records 006-20 3427 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EM 94First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17909First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EM 94First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EMX 94First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EMP 94First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EM 94First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AParadise (Exotic Mix)7:45
- B1Paradise (Desert Island Dub)8:08
- B2We Stand Together (Edit)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paradise are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Paradise are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Europe. One of them is EMI 12EM 94, released July 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EM 94, 12EMX 94, 12EMP 94, EM 94) 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 Paradise 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.
