Vinyl pressings
by Georgio · 1987
Tina Cherry was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
4586MG-A-67833/67834-15B YZG #12 JM 003Side A Runout
4586MG-B-67835/67836/67791-15A YZG #12 JM 001Side B Runout
67833/67834Side One Label
67835/67836/67791Side Two Label
67833/67834Side One Label
67835/67836/67791Side Two Label
1892MF-A-6781815A KK #8 JmRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
67818Labels
67833/67834Side One Label
67835/67836/67791Side Two Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZT41462First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZB41461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZB41461 / Motown ZB41 461First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZT 41556First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZT 41556DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZB 41555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4586MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1892MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4586MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1892MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1892MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4586MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
12 vinyl pressings of Tina Cherry are listed here, from 3 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is Motown 4586MG.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4586MG, 1892MF, ZT 41556, ZB 41555) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4586MG-A-67833/67834-15B YZG #12 JM 003 and 4586MG-B-67835/67836/67791-15A YZG #12 JM 001. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
