US
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-56072
- Format
- 12"
Evelyn KingFlirt
Vinyl pressings
Flirt
by Evelyn King · 1988
13 pressings4 countriesNew Jack SwingElectronicFunk / Soul
Flirt was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Flirt
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records V-56075EMI-Manhattan Records V56075
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-1-56075-Z1 1-1 HERbIE JR :^) [SRC logo]Side A runout, variant 1
V-1-56075-Z2 1-1 HERbIE JR :^) [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 1
V-1-56075-Z1 1-1 HERbIE JR :^) [SRC logo}Side A runout, variant 2
V-2-56075-Z1 1-1 HERbIE JR :^) [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records B-50101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
242460ILabel A
242460DLabel B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records SPRO-04068
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records P-B-50101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records B-50101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 20 2498 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 2528 7 / EMI-Manhattan Records 006 20 2528 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI-Manhattan Records 20252877", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 37First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Manhattan Records MT 37 / EMI-Manhattan Records MT 37First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records 12MTS 37 / EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 37First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Manhattan Records MT 37 / EMI-Manhattan Records MT 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | EMI America V-56072First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records V-56075 / EMI-Manhattan Records V56075First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records SPRO-04068First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records P-B-50101First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records B-50101First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records B-50101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Flirt (Pump It Up Mix)7:30
- A2Flirt (Flirt To Flirt Dub)5:30
- B1Flirt (Body Groove)7:13
- B2Flirt (7" Tip)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flirt are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Flirt are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Flirt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is EMI America V-56072.
How do I tell if my copy of Flirt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-56072, V-56075, B-50101, SPRO-04068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flirt 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.
