US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(hand etched star) STERLINGStamped on both sides
AL-8441-SA-ES1Side 1
AL-8441-SB-ES1Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Exposure
by Exposé · 1987
38 pressings19 countriesFreestyleDance-popElectronicPop
Exposure was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Exposure
32 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 17 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-8441-SA-RCA1 STERLING I A 2̶ 3 ARunout A, variant 1
AL-8441-SB-RCA1 STERLING I A 1 HRunout B, variant 1
AL-8441-SA-RCA1 STERLING I A 1 DRunout A, variant 2
AL-8441-SB-RCA1 STERLING I A 1 ERunout B, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-8441-SA-HRM2 ☆ STERLING B-4 ᐉSide A runout
AL-8441-SB-RE1-HRM1 STERLING C-3 ᐉSide B runout
AL-8441-SASide A label
AL-8441-SBRE1Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8441
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-8441-SA-HRM1Runout Side A, Etched
AL-8441-SB-RE1-HRM1Runout Side B, Etched
B-4 ᐉ AL-8441-SA-HRM2 ⚝ STERLINGRunout Side A variant, Etched
A̶ -C-ᐉ AL-8441-SB-RE1-HRM1 STERLINGRunout Side B variant, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Arista TLP-90035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia | Arista VPL1 7572First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AL-8441First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AL-8441LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AL-8441First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AL-8441First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Colombia | Arista 28013100013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 208 147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 60058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 208 147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 208 147First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Arista LA-721First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Arista VPL1 7572First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Peru | Iempsa 22.48.800020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Peru | Iempsa 22.48.800020First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Come Go With Me4:15
- A2Let Me Be The One4:18
- A3Exposed To Love3:34
- A4Seasons Change4:53
- A5Extra Extra3:44
- B1Point Of No Return6:05
- B2Love Is Our Destiny3:16
- B3I Know You Know3:57
- B4You're The One I Need4:11
- B5December6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exposure are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Exposure are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Exposure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and more. One of them is Arista AL-8441.
How do I tell if my copy of Exposure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL-8441, 25RS-271, SAPR-053, LA•721) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (hand etched star) STERLING and AL-8441-SA-ES1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exposure 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.
