Netherlands
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2002 189 1w 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side A
2002 189 2w 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side B
FridaTo Turn The Stone
Vinyl pressings
To Turn The Stone
by Frida · 1982
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockPop
To Turn The Stone was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 To Turn The Stone
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2863Epic EPC A2863
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC.A.2863 A1 ΛA-side, etched
EPC.A.2863 B1 ΛB-side, etched
UK
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2863
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Clear
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2863
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Ireland
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2863
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2002 189 S 1 320 C 1Runout A, variant 1
2002 189 S 2 320 B 1Runout B, variant 1
2002 189 S 1 320 V 1Runout A, variant 2
2002 189 S 2 320 D 1Runout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 101697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2863First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Epic EPC A2863First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 189First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 189First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2863 / Epic EPC A2863First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2863First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ATo Turn The Stone3:24
- BI Got Something4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of To Turn The Stone are there?
12 vinyl pressings of To Turn The Stone are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was To Turn The Stone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2002 189, released October 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of To Turn The Stone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2002 189, EPC A 2863, EPC A2863, 104061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2002 189 1w 1 ℗ 1982 670 04 and 2002 189 2w 1 ℗ 1982 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is To Turn The Stone 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.
