France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1545066
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Pieces Of Ice
by Diana Ross · 1983
38 pressings18 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Pieces Of Ice was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Pieces Of Ice
35 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 18 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 50999 1867047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M3 343044 186704 7 A 21A-Side run-out, pressed Variant 1
M3 343045 186704 7 B 21B-Side run-out, pressed Variant 1
M3 343044 186704 7 A 21 JC PelléA-Side run-out, pressed/edged Variant 2
M3 343045 186704 7 B 21 ↼B-Side run-out, pressed/edged Variant 2
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1867136
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1545066
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
M6 343169 2Runout, side A
M6 343216 2Runout, side B
154506 6 A 21Side A Label
154506 6 B 21 BSide B Label
UK
June 27, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 298Capitol Records 12 CL 298
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 298 A-1-1-1-1A side runout, stamped
12 CL 298 B-1-1-1-3B side runout, stamped
12CL 298ALabel, A side
12CL 298BLabel, B side
UK
June 27, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 298
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 298 A-1-1-1-SSide A - Stamped
CL 298 B-1-1-1-5Side B - Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Barbados | Capitol Records EP-27871First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Benelux | Capitol Records 1A K052Z-1867136First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA Victor PD-13568First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA PB-13549First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-1867047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 1545066First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 50999 1867047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 1867136First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 1545066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 154506612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 052 1867136First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 1867047 / EMI Electrola 1C 006 1867047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 052 1867136First year12", Promo, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 298First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APieces Of Ice (Remixed Version)7:19
- BPieces Of Ice (Instrumental Version)7:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pieces Of Ice are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Pieces Of Ice are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Pieces Of Ice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, UK, US, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1545066.
How do I tell if my copy of Pieces Of Ice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1545066, 50999 1867047, 1867136, 12CL 298) 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 Pieces Of Ice 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.
