UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 266
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMY 266 A // 1▽420 V 1 1 1Side A, stamped
AMY 266 B // 1▽420 V 1 1 1Side B, stamped
Howard JohnsonStand Up
Vinyl pressings
Stand Up
by Howard Johnson · 1985
11 pressings3 countriesElectroFunkDiscoElectronic
Stand Up 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 Stand Up
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 266
- Format
- 7"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records FREE 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 266
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2752
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A+M-AM-02752-A-RCA 1 STERLING 1 ∴ ∴Runout side A, etched, except [STERLING 1 ∴ ∴] stamped
A+M-AM-02752-B-RCA 2 ∴1 STERLING 1Runout side B, etched, except [∴1 STERLING 1] stamped
(AM-02752-A)Label side-A
(AM-02752-B)Label side-B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 047-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 047-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 266First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 266First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records FREE 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 266First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12137First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2752First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12137First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM 2752First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStand Up4:21
- B1So Fine5:32
- B2Keepin' Love New4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stand Up are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stand Up are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Stand Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is A&M Records AMY 266.
How do I tell if my copy of Stand Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 266, AM 266, FREE 6, AM-2752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 266 A // 1▽420 V 1 1 1 and AMY 266 B // 1▽420 V 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stand Up 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.