UK
January 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 592
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMY 592 A-1U-1-1Side A Runout Groove Stamped
AMY 592 B-1U-1-1Side B Runout Groove Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Tom's Diner
by DNA · 1990
31 pressings13 countriesDowntempoVocalAcid JazzElectronic
Tom's Diner was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Tom's Diner
24 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 592A&M Records am 592
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 592 A-1U-1-Q3Runout side A variant 1
AM 592 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B variant 1
AM 592 A-1U-1-Q1Runout side A variant 2
AM 592 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B variant 2
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 592
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 592 A-1U-1-Q1Stamped side A, variant 1
AM 592 B-1U-1-Q1Stamped side B, variant 1
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records amy 592A&M Records AMY 592
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMY 592 A-1U-1-1Side A runout groove stamped
AMY 592 B-1U-1-1Side B runout groove stamped
AMY 592 ASide A label
AMY 592 BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- S+B Records SUS 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
R OH SUSANNA . G1 SUS 001 A1 2Runout, side A, etched, "G" and "2" sideways
R A1 SUS 001 BRunout, side B, etched, "A" sideways
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 592
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMX 592 A•1U•1•I Copymasters. Miles.Runout, side A, variant 1
AMX 592B •1U•1•I Copymasters. Miles.Runout, side B, variant 1
AMX 592 A•1U•1•1 Copymasters. Miles.Runout, side A, variant 2
AMX 592 B•2U•1•1 DRunout, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | A&M Records 390 564-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Canada | A&M Records 75021 2342 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Canada | A&M Records 75021 2342 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 564-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 564-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | A&M Records 390564-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Greece | A&M Records 390 564-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | A&M Records 390 564-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records amy 592 / A&M Records AMY 592First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | S+B Records SUS 001First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records AMX 592First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 2342 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records SP-592First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 2342 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 2342 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | A&M Records SP-59212", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label SVT-0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Jamaica | A&M Records 75021 2342 17", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-8699 / Collectables 75021 8699 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATom's Diner3:44
- BTom's Diner (A Cappella)2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom's Diner are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Tom's Diner are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Tom's Diner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 592, released January 1, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom's Diner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 592, AM 592, amy 592, SUS 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 592 A-1U-1-1 and AMY 592 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tom's Diner 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.