Barbados
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Seasons Change
by Exposé · 1986
27 pressings16 countriesSoulFreestyleElectronicFunk / Soul
Seasons Change was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Seasons Change
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Barbados | Arista AS1-9640First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australasia | Arista TDS 43712", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista ADI-963912" | 12" |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista ASI-96407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Arista 114-01107", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Arista A-3807", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Arista A07S-197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Arista A07S-197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | Arista OC-EP-1718012", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Arista 3A 60974212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Arista 1097427", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Arista 60974212" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-963912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-96407", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista 1048157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Seasons Change (Extended Remix)7:45
- A2Seasons Change (Crossover Mix)5:20
- B1Seasons Change (Radio Mix)4:15
- Megamix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seasons Change are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Seasons Change are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Seasons Change first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Barbados. One of them is Arista AS1-9640.
How do I tell if my copy of Seasons Change is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9640) 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 Seasons Change 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.
