US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8492
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
AL-8492-SA SR 1 DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GCRunout A
AL-8492-SB-SR 1-DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GCRunout B
AL-8492-SALabel A
AL-8492-SBLabel B
Four TopsIndestructible
Vinyl pressings
Indestructible
by Four Tops · 1988
15 pressings12 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Indestructible 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 Indestructible
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Arista AL-8492
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
AL-8492-SA SR 1 DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GCRunout A
AL-8492-SB-SR 1-DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GCRunout B
AL-8492-SALabel A
AL-8492-SBLabel B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista VPL1 7595
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPL1 7595 ARunout A, etched
VPL1 7595 ARunout B, etched
AL 8492 ALabel A
AL 8492 BLabel B
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 140.8055
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 208 840
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-8492
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Arista VPL1 7595First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Arista 140.8055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista 208 840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista AL-8492First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 208 840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Arista 74033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Arista 74033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Israel | Arista BAN 258840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Arista LAE - 847First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Arista ASTC 208First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | Spain | Arista 208 840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Arista 208 840First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AL-8492First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AL-8492First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Arista 7864 / Arista Arista 7864LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Indestructible4:30
- A2Change Of Heart4:50
- A3If Ever A Love There Was4:30
- A4The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine4:53
- A5Next Time3:29
- B1Loco In Acapulco4:32
- B2Are You With Me4:37
- B3I'm Only Wounded4:00
- B4When You Dance5:07
- B5Let's Jam4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Indestructible are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Indestructible are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Indestructible first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AL-8492.
How do I tell if my copy of Indestructible is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL-8492, VPL1 7595, 140.8055, 208 840) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-8492-SA SR 1 DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GC and AL-8492-SB-SR 1-DMM 2-2 STERLING DMM GC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Indestructible 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.
