US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6274Polydor 2391 457
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Goldisc Press
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6274-AS-GD JS-XTAL GOL K-11933Side 1, etched
PD-1-6274-BS-GD JS-XTAL GOL K-11934Side 2, etched
Vinyl pressings
Stories
by Gloria Gaynor · 1980
25 pressings19 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Stories was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Stories
23 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 18 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6274Polydor 2391 457
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Press
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 56 - Columbia Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6274-AS-CP 1 JS-XTALSide A runout, etched
PD-1-6274-BS-CP 1 JS-XTALSide B runout, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26 - Columbia Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6274-AS-CP 1 JS-XTALSide A runout, etched
PD-1-6274-BS-CP 1 JS-XTALSide B runout, etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 457
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
23914574 A//1▽E420 111 RCRunout side A
23914574 B//1▽E420 111Runout side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 457
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Polydor 2391.457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Polydor 75164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2391 457LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor 2391 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Life Studio 54 LIFE 204 / Life Record 2391 457LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't No Bigger Fool4:33
- A2I Let Love Slip Right Through My Hands4:46
- A3On A Diet Of You4:42
- A4Lock Me Up3:46
- B1All My Life4:25
- B2Don't Read Me Wrong3:47
- B3The Luckiest Girl In The World5:10
- B4Make Me Yours3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stories are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Stories are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Stories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6274.
How do I tell if my copy of Stories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6274, 2391 457, MPF-1314, 2391.457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6274-AS-GD JS-XTAL GOL K-11933 and PD-1-6274-BS-GD JS-XTAL GOL K-11934. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stories 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.
