Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-20 2102 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2021027-A1Runout stamped side A
2021027-B1Runout stamped side B
Diana RossShockwaves
Vinyl pressings
Shockwaves
by Diana Ross · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Shockwaves was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Shockwaves
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI K 060 20 2103 6
- Format
- 12"
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI K 060 20 2103 6
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
September 1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 22
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
September 1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EM 22 A-1-1-Q2-W1
EM 22 B-1-1-Q2-W2
Ireland
September 1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EM 22 A-1-1-Side A Stamped
EM 22 B-1-1-Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EMI ED.312First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 2022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 2102 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 2103 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 2103 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-x-355First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-x-355First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | EMI EM 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI 12EM 22First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EM 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Shockwaves (12" Remix)6:38
- A2Shockwaves (7" Remix)3:54
- B1Shockwaves (Instrumental)3:55
- B2I Am Me4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shockwaves are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shockwaves are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Shockwaves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 1C 006-20 2102 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Shockwaves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-20 2102 7, K 060 20 2103 6, 12EM 22, EM 22) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2021027-A1 and 2021027-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shockwaves 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.
