UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 3
- Format
- 12"
Geoffrey WilliamsCinderella
Vinyl pressings
Cinderella
by Geoffrey Williams · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Cinderella 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 Cinderella
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86552
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM -55146-1A
ST-DM -55146-2B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 3 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1198
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-55476-1 STERLING 1-1 SRC [Logo]Runout A etched, except Sterling & SRC
ST-DM-55477- 55478-1 1-1 SRC [Logo]Runout B etched, except SRC
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 648-7 / Polydor PO 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PZ 3First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PZ 3 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PO 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Polydor 887 648-1 / Polydor PZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-86552First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 1198First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89060First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2397First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-8655212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ACinderella (Extended Mix)5:54
- BCinderella (Instrumental Dub Mix)4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cinderella are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cinderella are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Cinderella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, UK & Europe. One of them is Polydor PZ 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Cinderella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 3, PO 3, 0-86552, 7-89060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cinderella 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.