US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-4725
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFL1-4725-A -11 F.1 I - A1 H MASTERED BY CAPITOL wallySide A runout
AFL1-4725-b -11 F.2 I - A2 A MASTERED BY CAPITOL wallySide B runout
Evelyn KingFace To Face
Vinyl pressings
Face To Face
by Evelyn King · 1983
12 pressings11 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Face To Face 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 Face To Face
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-4725
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 84725
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 B-0670 A-1 Made in Germany JARunout side A
Made in Germany 020 JA B-0670 B-1Runout side B
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCLP 20290
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCLP 20290
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PL-1475
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | RCA Victor AFL1-4725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | RCA PL 84725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 20290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Israel | RCA Victor RCLP 20290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor PL-1475First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-4725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPL-8228LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPL-8228LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS*4666LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | RCA Victor XFPL1-1145 / RCA Victor AFL1-4725LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-4725LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-01863LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Action5:50
- A2Face To Face4:55
- A3Shake Down6:20
- A4Tell Me Something Good5:10
- B1Don't It Feel Good4:07
- B2Makin' Me So Proud4:17
- B3Givin' You My Love (What Cha Gonna Do With It)4:39
- B4Teenager3:40
- B5Let's Get Crazy3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Face To Face are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Face To Face are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Face To Face first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is RCA Victor AFL1-4725.
How do I tell if my copy of Face To Face is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFL1-4725, PL 84725, RCLP 20290, PL-1475) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFL1-4725-A -11 F.1 I - A1 H MASTERED BY CAPITOL wally and AFL1-4725-b -11 F.2 I - A2 A MASTERED BY CAPITOL wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Face To Face 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.
