Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 2072Epic A-2072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-2072-1A-1 ARunout stamped side A
01-2072-1B-1 ARunout stamped side B
George DukeShine On
Vinyl pressings
Shine On
by George Duke · 1982
21 pressings13 countriesFunkFusionSoulFunk / Soul
Shine On 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 Shine On
20 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.2072Epic A-12.2072
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
11-2072-2A-1 AStamped on runout area side A
11-2072-2B-1 AStamped on runout area side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 2072
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Λ EPC-A-13-2072.A-1 A TIMTOM TOE-TAPPERRunout side A
Λ EPC.A.13.2072. B. 1Runout side B
EPC A 13 2072 A*Label side A
EPC A 13 2072 B*Label side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 13 2072
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-168904-1A ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L,A.,CALIF. PRunout side A, etched, except [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L,A.,CALIF. P] stamped
ZSS-168905-1A ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L,A.,CALIF. PRunout side B, etched, except [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L,A.,CALIF. P] stamped
ZSS 168904Label side-A
ZSS 168905Label side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Epic ES 728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Epic 46.532First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Canada | Epic 14-02701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 2072 / Epic A-2072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.2072 / Epic A-12.2072First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Epic EPC A 2072First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Epic 14-02701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | Epic 07･5P-168First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45,036First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Epic ES 724First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Epic EN 5314First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC A-2072First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 2072First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPCA 13 2072First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic EPC A 13 2072 A112", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShine On3:44
- BPositive Energy3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine On are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Shine On are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Shine On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 2072.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 2072, EPCA 12.2072, EPC A 13 2072, EPCA 13 2072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-2072-1A-1 A and 01-2072-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shine On 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.
