UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DA 21 A1 C ΛRunout etched side A
DA 21 B1 5 Λ TY1Runout etched side B
DA 21 A‡Label side A
DA 21 B‡Label side B
EurythmicsAngel
Vinyl pressings
Angel
by Eurythmics · 1989
12 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Angel
8 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9917BMG International AS1-9917
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9917
- Format
- 7", Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] AS1-9917-SAL-SP2 1-1Runout A
[SRC logo] AS1-9917-SB-SP1 1-1Runout B
AS1-9917-SALLabel A
AS1-9917-SBLabel B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9917
- Format
- 7", Promo
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-43265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB43265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] 43265 ARunout side A
[SNA logo] PB 43265 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | RCA PB-43265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | RCA PB43265First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | RCA PRTD-3087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DA 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | RCA DAT 21First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9917 / BMG International AS1-9917First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9917First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-9917First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | RCA 990.403112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | RCA PB 43265 / BMG Ariola España PB 432657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | RCA PT 4326612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | RCA PB432657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAngel
- BAngel (Choir Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Angel are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA DA 21.
How do I tell if my copy of Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA 21, AS1-9917, PB-43265, PB43265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DA 21 A1 C Λ and DA 21 B1 5 Λ TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angel 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.
