US
July 3, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9538
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Muse
by Grace Jones · 1979
25 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Muse was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Muse
21 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 15 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
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9538
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo · Winchester Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS-1-9538-WW1 ձ TM/JR STERLINGA Side runout, variant 1
ILPS-2-9538-WW1 ձ TM/JR STERLINGB Side runout, variant 1
ILPS-1-9538-WW1#3 ձ TM/JR STERLINGA Side runout, variant 2
ILPS-2-9538-WW2 ձ TM/JR STERLINGB Side runout, variant 2
US
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9538
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS-1-9538-LW1• 2 ✲ TM/JR STERLINGA-side runout Variant 1
ILPS-2-9538-LW1 1 TM/JR STERLING ☆B-side runout Variant 1
ILPS-1-9538-JW1#1 TM/JR STERLING ✲A-side runout Variant 2, etched, except for STERLING which is stamped
ILPS-2-9538-JW#1 TM/JR STERLING ✲B-side runout Variant 2, etched, except for STERLING which is stamped
US
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9538
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed · Jacksonville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS-1-9538-JW1 #1 TM/JR STERLING ✩ 0Side A runout
ILPS-2-9538-JW1 #1 TM/JR STERLING ✩ 0Side B runout
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records sup 80042
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed · Gatefold
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9538
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SMX54511 URASide A runout
SMX54512 URASide B runout
SMX-54511Side A label
SMX-54512Side B label
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.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Island Records sup 80042First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Australia | Island Records ILPS 9538First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Australia | Island Records L 37010First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Canada | Island Records ILPS 9538First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | France | Island Records 9123 050First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Germany | Island Records 200 849 / Island Records 200 849-320First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Germany | Island Records 200 849 / Island Records 200 849-320First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Germany | Island Records 200 849First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Greece | Island Records 14C 062-63079First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Greece | Island Records 14C 062-63079LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19538First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Island Records 200 849First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Island Records L 37010First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Peru | Island Records ILPS 9538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Island Records 5009 538First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Island Records LA-187LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Island Records 6313 341LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Reissue | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sinning5:06
- A2Suffer4:17
- A3Repentence (Forgive Me)3:50
- A4Saved7:13
- B1Atlantic City Gambler5:46
- B2I'll Find My Way To You5:14
- B3Don't Mess With The Messer4:50
- B4On Your Knees6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muse are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Muse are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Muse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9538, released July 3, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Muse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9538, sup 80042, L 37010, 9123 050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muse 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.
