US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12178
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRL-12178A FW CSRunout A Side Etched
PRL-12178-B FW CSRunout B Side Etched
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Vinyl pressings
Gayle Adams
by Gayle Adams · 1980
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Gayle Adams was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Gayle Adams
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12178
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P RL12178A-1AStamped in Runout Side A
P RL12178B-1AStamped in Runout Side B
PRL 12178 ASPrinted on Label Side A
PRL 12178 BSPrinted on Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12178
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P RL-12178A-1DA-side runout etching
P RL-12178B-1D 1T 2ɅB-side runout etching
PRL 12178 ASA-side label
PRL 12178 BSB-side label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 84435
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 84435
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PLLP -12576
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Prelude Records PLLP -12576First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Prelude Records PRL 12178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 202 589 / Jupiter Records 202 589-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Trutone Music PRL 12178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 84435First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 84435First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12178First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Prelude Records PRL12178LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc SPLP-7035LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Your Love Is A Life Saver5:50
- A2Stretch' In Out6:07
- A3For The Love Of My Man3:30
- B1You Brought It On Yourself5:24
- B2I Don't Wanna Hear It3:55
- B3Plain Out Of Luck7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gayle Adams are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gayle Adams are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Gayle Adams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Prelude Records PRL 12178.
How do I tell if my copy of Gayle Adams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL 12178, EPC 84435, S EPC 84435, PLLP -12576) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRL-12178A FW CS and PRL-12178-B FW CS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gayle Adams 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.
