US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-25161
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
(triangle) MX2093(scratch)75 25161-1 S1Side 1 runout
(triangle) MX209376 25161-1 S2Side 2 runout
MX209375Side 1 label
MX209376Side 2 label
Vinyl pressings
Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris)
by Emmylou Harris · 1984
21 pressings14 countriesCountry RockPop RockPop
Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris)
19 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25161-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25161
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
1-25161-A-RE1-SP 3 [Specialty Records Logo] —◁ TML- \ IXSide A runout
1-25161-B-RE1-SR 1 \ I TML-X [Specialty Records Logo]Side B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25161-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25161
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
1-25161-A-RE1-SH 1 [Allied a logo] B-19665 - Re1 - SH1 SLM △ 7312 1-1 TML-XSide A runout
1-25161-B-RE1-SH 3 [Allied a logo] B-19666 - Re1 - SH 3 SLM TML-X △ 7312 -X 1-1Side B runout
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 25161-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX209375Side A label
MX209376Side B label
Benelux
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 670.9006
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 25161-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Benelux | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.9006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 51611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-13031First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-13031First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 251611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records 759 92-5161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records 925 161-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Korea | WEA OLW-330First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Kentucky Girl3:16
- A2Wayfaring Stranger3:25
- A3Beneath Still Waters3:40
- A4Born To Run3:43
- A5Someone Like You3:14
- B1Mister Sandman2:18
- B2Pledging My Love2:57
- B3I'm Movin' On2:38
- B4(Lost His Love)On Our Last Date3:20
- B5Save The Last Dance For Me3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Benelux, Brazil and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 1-25161.
How do I tell if my copy of Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25161, 9 25161-1, 25161-1, 925 161-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (triangle) MX2093(scratch)75 25161-1 S1 and (triangle) MX209376 25161-1 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Profile II (The Best Of Emmylou Harris) 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.
