US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4052RFC Records 4052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STA-41614-1 1-3Side A (etched)
STA-41615-1 SP 1-2Side B (etched)
Gino SoccioIt's Alright
Vinyl pressings
It's Alright
by Gino Soccio · 1982
19 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
It's Alright 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 It's Alright
18 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4052RFC Records 4052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-9212-3 STA- 41614-3 + STERLING SLM △ 1663Side A runout
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-9213-3 STA- 41615-3 + SLM △ 1664Side B runout
ST-A-41614-ARSide A label
ST-A-41615-ARSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 341RFC Records DMD 341
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-41616-2 SP STERLING 1-1Side A
STDM-41614-2 SP 1-1 STERLINGSide B
ST-DM-41616-SPLabel A-side
ST-DM-41614-SPLabel B-side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4052RFC Records 4052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · AR
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 341RFC Records DMD 341
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST DM-41616-3 + SLM △ 1666 Q B-16787-3Run-out Groove A-side [etched]
ST DM-41614-3 B-16786-3 + SLM △ 1665Run-out Groove B-side [etched]
STERLINGRun-out Groove Both Sides [machine-stamp]
ST-DM-41616-ARLabel A-side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4052RFC Records 4052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Celebration CEL 2413XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Celebration CEL 37First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Atlantic 11746 / Atlantic 11 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Atlantic W 11746 / RFC Records W 11746First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Atlantic W 11746 / RFC Records W 11746First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Atlantic 4052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Atlantic SLWA3009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Atlantic SLWA3009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 20.285 / Atlantic ATL 20285First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.746 / Atlantic ATL-11.746First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Peru | Atlantic 0004052.4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0209 / Atlantic 4052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic DMD 341 / RFC Records DMD 341First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 4052 / RFC Records 4052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 4052 / RFC Records 4052First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AIt's Alright (Long Version)7:31
- BIt's Alright (Short Version)3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Alright are there?
19 vinyl pressings of It's Alright are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was It's Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Atlantic 4052.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4052, DMD 341, CEL 2413X, 11746) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-41614-1 1-3 and STA-41615-1 SP 1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Alright 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.
