US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Dionne WarwickWhisper In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Whisper In The Dark
by Dionne Warwick · 1985
16 pressings9 countriesBalladFunk / SoulPop
Whisper In The Dark 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Whisper In The Dark
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 1-9460-SA
AS 1-9460-SB
AS1-9560-SA-1S TML-S I
AS1-9460-SB-1S TML-S I
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AAJ 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-9460First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS1-9460First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS1-9460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS1-9460First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | Barbados | Arista AS1-94607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 108 1587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 108 1587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Jamaica | Arista AS1-94607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Arista ARIST 1265212" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Arista ARIST 6527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-94607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Arista ARIST 126527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-94607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Arista 7RS-1397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista 1045347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhsiper In The Dark4:12
- BExtravagant Gestures4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whisper In The Dark are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Whisper In The Dark are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Whisper In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Arista AS1-9460.
How do I tell if my copy of Whisper In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9460, AAJ 111) 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 Whisper In The Dark 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.
