Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Celebration CEL 2459X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CEL 2459 A1 Mw S.QuSide A, etched runout
CEL 2459 B1 Mw S.QuSide B, etched runout
Gino SoccioHuman Nature
Vinyl pressings
Human Nature
by Gino Soccio · 1985
17 pressings9 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Human Nature was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Human Nature
16 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Celebration CEL 307
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CEL 307 A1Side A run-out area [Handwritten], variant 1
CEL 307 B1Side B run-out area [Handwritten], variant 1
CEL 307 A1 MW S QuSide A run-out area [Handwritten], variant 2
CEL 307 B1 MW S • QuSide B run-out area [Handwritten], variant 2
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 1261
- Format
- 12"
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Clever 8542Carrere 8542
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Noir Records 12 CHALK 101
- Format
- 12", Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.830Clever 13.830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Pink Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Celebration CEL 2459XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Celebration CEL 307First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 1261First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Clever 8542 / Carrere 8542First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Noir Records 12 CHALK 101First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.830 / Clever 13.830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Quality CEL 307First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Quality CEL 2459First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1056First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions NP 1056First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Ariola 601.889 / Dance Records 601.889First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Ariola 107.486 / Dance Records 107.486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2061 / Dance Records MRCS 2061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Priority PRY 1201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 130First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHuman Nature (Extended)6:08
- B1Human Nature (Edited Version)3:28
- B2Think Back3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Human Nature are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Human Nature are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Human Nature first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is Celebration CEL 2459X.
How do I tell if my copy of Human Nature is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CEL 2459X, CEL 307, MRCX 1261, 8542) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CEL 2459 A1 Mw S.Qu and CEL 2459 B1 Mw S.Qu. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Human Nature 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.
