Sweden
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLM 14
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · White
- Runout / matrix
A POLM 14A FRIDA 12" A GSSide A, etched (first A stamped)
POLM 14 AB. B FRIDA 12"B GSSide B, etched (the B in AB etched over the A)
Vinyl pressings
Shine
by Frida · 1984
27 pressings15 countriesPop RockRockPop
Shine was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Shine
25 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Sweden
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1360
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POS 1360 A Å FRIDA 7"A GSSide A runout
POS 1360 B Å FRIDA B 7" GSSide B runout
Sweden
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1360
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FRIDA 7”A GS
FRIDA B 7” GS
UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4717
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4̶6̶7̶2̶ 4717 A1 ⋀Side A runout
TA 4717 B2 ⋀Side B runout
TA 4717 A*Side A label
TA 4717 B*Side B label
UK
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4717
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-4717-A1 ΛSide A, etched
A-4717-B1 ΛSide B, etched
Japan
October 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Discomate DSP-229
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-236First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 25 92697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ecuador | RCA Victor 123-1036First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Vogue 311091First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Vogue 101973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Vogue 101973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 282-7 / Polydor 881282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 282-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Epic EPC A 4717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 282-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8406 / Polydor 881 282-1First year12", EP, Maxi-Single | 12", EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 162First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Sunshine 12 GBS(C) 163First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AShine3:39
- BThat's Tough4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Shine are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Shine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Sweden, UK, Japan, Philippines and more. One of them is Polar POLM 14.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLM 14, POS 1360, TA 4717, A4717) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A POLM 14A FRIDA 12" A GS and POLM 14 AB. B FRIDA 12"B GS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shine 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.
