UK
January 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656574 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
656574.7.A1A-Side
656574.7.B1B-Side
Gloria EstefanComing Out Of The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Coming Out Of The Dark
by Gloria Estefan · 1991
13 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Coming Out Of The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Coming Out Of The Dark
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
January 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656574 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
656574 8 A1A-Side
656574 8 B1B-Side
UK
January 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656574 0Epic 656574 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
656574.7.A1A-Side
656574.7.B1B-Side
US
January 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-73666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-73666-A-1A D G1 A6 MPRunout, Side A, Etched
ZSS-7366-B-1A G B3Runout, Side B, Etched
MASTERDISKRunout, Side A, Stamped
ZSS 73666ALabel Side A
France
January 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656574 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 656574 00 1A1A-Side
01 656574 00 1B1B-Side
France
January 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656574 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 656574 20 1A1A-Side
01 656574 20 1B1B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Epic 656574 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Jamaica | Columbia 34-73666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2605First year7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | France | Epic 656574 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Epic 656574 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 656574 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 656574 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 656574 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656574 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656574 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656574 0 / Epic 656574 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | US | Epic 34-73666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS 71133917", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AComing Out Of The Dark4:02
- B1Coming Out Of The Dark (Spanish Version) 'Desde La Oscuridad'4:08
- B2Coming Out Of The Dark (Instrumental)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coming Out Of The Dark are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Coming Out Of The Dark are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Coming Out Of The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, France, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 656574 7, released January 14, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Coming Out Of The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 656574 7, 656574 8, 656574 0, 34-73666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 656574.7.A1 and 656574.7.B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coming Out Of The Dark 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.
