US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Tent 6635-1-RRCA Victor 6635-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6635-1-RA-1 F/W ¢ Ⅰ A1FSide A Runout
6635-1-RB-1 Ⅰ A1ESide B Runout
Five StarBetween The Lines
Vinyl pressings
Between The Lines
by Five Star · 1987
10 pressings9 countriesContemporary R&BHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Between The Lines 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 Between The Lines
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 7623Tent VPL1 7623
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPL1 7623 A CDRunout, Side A, Etched
VPL1 7623 BRunout, Side B, Etched
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Tent 6635-1-RRCA 6635-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Tent PL 71505RCA PL 71505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 B-9241 A-2 ⅡA side - Runout - Variant 1
B-9241 B-2 Ⅱ040 DB.TAPEoneB side - Runout - Variant 1
020 B-9241 A-2A side - Runout - Variant 2
020 B-9241 B- ̷2̷ 1 Ⅱ DB.TAPE OKB side - Runout - Variant 2
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Tent 70002
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
1987- Label and catalog number
- Tent PL 71505RCA PL 71505
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL-71505-A
PL-71505-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | RCA Victor VPL1 7623 / Tent VPL1 7623First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Tent 6635-1-R / RCA 6635-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Tent PL 71505 / RCA PL 71505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Tent 70002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Ireland | Tent PL 71505 / RCA PL 71505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PL 71505First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPL-8387First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Tent RPL 8387 / RCA PL 71505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Tent PL 71505 / RCA Victor PL 71505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Tent 6635-1-R / RCA Victor 6635-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Somewhere, Somebody3:39
- A2Whenever You're Ready4:26
- A3Strong As Steel3:34
- A4Read Between The Lines4:09
- A5Live Giving Love4:22
- B1Ain't Watcha Do4:12
- B2Made Out Of Love4:20
- B3You Should Have Waited5:18
- B4Knock Twice4:49
- B5Hard Race5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Between The Lines are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Between The Lines are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Between The Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australasia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Tent 6635-1-R.
How do I tell if my copy of Between The Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6635-1-R, VPL1 7623, PL 71505, 70002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6635-1-RA-1 F/W ¢ Ⅰ A1F and 6635-1-RB-1 Ⅰ A1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Between The Lines 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.
