US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AB 4283-SA - 1C A 4Runout A
1S AB 4283-SB-1B A1Runout B
AB 4283 SALabel A
AB 4283 SBLabel B
Harvey MasonM.V.P.
Vinyl pressings
M.V.P.
by Harvey Mason · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
M.V.P. was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 M.V.P.
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 4283-SA A - 1 ᐉRunout side A
AB 4283-SB B - 1 ᐉRunout side B
AB 4283 SALabel side A
AB 4283 SBLabel side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST SX P AB 4283-SA - 1ARunout A
1S P AB 4283-SB-1A SXRunout B
AB 4283 SALabel A
AB 4283 SBLabel B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4283
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Benelux | Arista 203 487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Alfa ALR-28026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Arista AR-1070 / Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1How Does It Feel4:12
- A2We Can Start Tonight4:15
- A3Universal Rhyme3:29
- A4Spell3:57
- B1On And On5:00
- B2Going Through The Motions3:49
- B3You And Me5:10
- B4Don't Doubt My Lovin'4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of M.V.P. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of M.V.P. are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was M.V.P. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Barbados, Benelux and more. One of them is Arista AB 4283.
How do I tell if my copy of M.V.P. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4283, 203 487, ALR-28026, AR-1070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1S AB 4283-SA - 1C A 4 and 1S AB 4283-SB-1B A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is M.V.P. 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.
