US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-012145A&M Records SP-12145
- Format
- 12"
Herb Alpert"8" Ball
Vinyl pressings
"8" Ball
by Herb Alpert · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesSmooth JazzFunkDiscoJazz
"8" Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 "8" Ball
17 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-02757-ALabel A side
AM-02757-BLabe B side
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12145
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-01245 A ES1 ⓒ #< ↔ EMWRunout A Side Etching & Stamped [ⓒ #< = A&M Trumpet Logo]
A&M-SP-01245 B ES1 ⓒ #< ↔Runout B Side Etching & Stamped [ⓒ #< = A&M Trumpet Logo]
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Electrosound pressing
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2757
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AM-02757-AMono Label
AM-02757-A-SStereo Label
UK
April 30, 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 276 A // 1 ▼ 420 ▼ 1Side A Stamped run-out
AM 276 B // 1 ▼ 420 ▼ 1 1Side B Stamped run-out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2757First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2757First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 028-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390028-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-230First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-012145 / A&M Records SP-12145First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12145First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2757First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2757First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2757First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A"8" Ball (Dance Mix)5:02
- B"8" Ball4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "8" Ball are there?
18 vinyl pressings of "8" Ball are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was "8" Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-012145.
How do I tell if my copy of "8" Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-012145, AM-2757, SP-12145, AM 276) 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 "8" Ball 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.
