UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NE 1262
- Format
- LP, Album · MVS Press
- Runout / matrix
NE 1262 A4 G.G. M.V.S S6Side A, runout, hand-etched
NE 1262 B4 M.V.S. G.GSide B, runout, hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
Stages
by Elaine Paige · 1983
25 pressings14 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Stages 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 Stages
22 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NE 1262
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NE 1262 AJB RAYS GRAMPIANHand Etched Runout, Side A
NE 1262-BJB RAYS GRAMPIANHand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NE 1262
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ONE-1262 A2 3 DAMONT MT✲ RAYS BOSide A runout
ONE-1262 B1 Damont ✩MT✩1 QSide B runout
NE 1262-ASide A label
NE 1262-BSide B label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NE 1262
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Damont Pressing, Front K-tel Logo
- Runout / matrix
ONE-1262 A2 3 DAMONT MT✲ RAYS GSide A runout
ONE-1262 B2 DAMONT RAYS MT✲1 - ASide B runout
NE 1262-ASide A label
NE 1262-BSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81776-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NA 680
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | K-Tel NA 680First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Australia | K-Tel NE 1262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | WEA 24-0228-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | WEA 24-0228-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 825 200-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | WEA 24-0228 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | WEA 24-0228-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | K-Tel NE 1262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | K-Tel KT 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 24-0228-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | WEA 229-24-0228-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | WEA 24 0228 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | E.P. Records Ltd. PAIGE 1 / E.P. Records Ltd. 240228-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | K-Tel NE 1262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | K-Tel NE 1262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Memory4:09
- A2Be On Your Own3:09
- A3Another Suitcase In Another Hall3:23
- A4Send In The Clowns4:06
- A5Running Back For More2:35
- A6Good Morning Starshine2:55
- B1Don't Cry For Me Argentina5:38
- B2I Don't Know How To Love Him3:50
- B3What I Did For Love3:25
- B4One Night Only3:09
- B5Losing My Mind3:35
- B6Tomorrow2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stages are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Stages are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was Stages first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is K-Tel NE 1262.
How do I tell if my copy of Stages is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NE 1262, 81776-1, NA 680, 24-0228-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NE 1262 A4 G.G. M.V.S S6 and NE 1262 B4 M.V.S. G.G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stages 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.