US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC-22892R-ASR5Side A
MC 22546 ML-1Side B
Harold FaltermeyerThe Race Is On
Vinyl pressings
The Race Is On
by Harold Faltermeyer · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesThemeDowntempoAmbientElectronic
The Race Is On was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Race Is On
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23739
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC-22892R-ASR4Side A
MC 22546 ML-4Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Pinckneyville
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7.53055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX214055Side A label
MX214056Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | MCA Records 7.53055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records 53055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records 53055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-87-175First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-23739First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | MCA Records P-2303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Race Is On3:46
- BStarlight Express3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Race Is On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Race Is On are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Race Is On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Canada, Philippines and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-53055.
How do I tell if my copy of The Race Is On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-53055, MCA-23739, 7.53055, 53055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC-22892R-ASR5 and MC 22546 ML-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Race Is On 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.
