Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 9225
- Format
- 7"
Herb AlpertRoute 101
Vinyl pressings
Route 101
by Herb Alpert · 1982
20 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Route 101 was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Route 101
19 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 26, 1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2422
- Format
- 7"
US
June 26, 1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2422, 2422-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
MR ∆ 107785 A&M 02422A-M1Side A Runout
MR ∆ 107785 X A&M 02422B-M1Side B Runout
US
June 26, 1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2422-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02422A-P1Side A Runout Etched
A&M 02422B-P2Side B Runout Etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS 8248 A-1 DA side runout
AMS 8248 B-2 1 3 AB side runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2422-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 47046 / SBT 47046First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2422First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Colombia | A&M Records 606-0006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9225First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9225First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9225First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | A&M Records 2422-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | A&M Records CSR 1202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2422First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2422-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2422-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2422-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-87727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARoute 1013:21
- BAngel2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Route 101 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Route 101 are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Route 101 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, US, UK, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 9225.
How do I tell if my copy of Route 101 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 9225, AM 2422, AM 2422, 2422-S, 2422-S) 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 Route 101 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.
