UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 6010MCA Records MCA 5742
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCG 6010 A//1 ∇ 420 TSide A runout
MCG 6010 B//1 ∇ 420 TSide B runout
MCG 6010-ASide A label
MCG 6010-BSide B label
GiuffriaSilk + Steel
Vinyl pressings
Silk + Steel
by Giuffria · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Silk + Steel was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Silk + Steel
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5742Camel MCA-5742
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5742Camel MCA-5742
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5305-PL-4 Precision ◈-P-◈ I TO APRILSide A etched
MCA 5306-PL-4 ◈-P-◈ II Precision TO IRENESide B etched
(MCA 5305)Side A label
(MCA 5306)Side B label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5742Camel MCA-5742
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
回-G-回Stamped Both Sides
MCA 5305-PL-2 Precision TO APRILSide A Runout Etched, variant 1
MCA 5306-PL-2 Precision TO IRENESide B Runout Etched, variant 1
MCA 5305-PL-1 Precision TO APRILSide A Runout Etched, variant 2
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 89109
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5305Side A label
MCA 5306Side B label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5742Camel MCA-5742
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5742-A MCA 5305-PL-2 Precision To AprilSide A Etched
MCA 5742-B MCA 5306-PL-2 Precision To IreneSide B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | MCA Records 89109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | MCA Records 89109First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 253 073-1 / Camel 253 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-13258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCG 6010 / MCA Records MCA 5742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5742 / Camel MCA-5742LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-13258First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Silk Side
- A1No Escape4:15
- A2Love You Forever3:56
- A3I Must Be Dreaming4:20
- A4Girl4:25
- A5Change Of Heart3:36
- Steel Side
- B1Radio4:24
- B2Heartache3:44
- B3Lethal Lover4:11
- B4Tell It Like It Is4:00
- B5Dirty Secrets4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silk + Steel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Silk + Steel are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Silk + Steel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCG 6010.
How do I tell if my copy of Silk + Steel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCG 6010, MCA-5742, 89109, 253 073-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCG 6010 A//1 ∇ 420 T and MCG 6010 B//1 ∇ 420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silk + Steel 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.
