UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 397
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMY 397 A//1▽420 T 11 3 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout, stamped/etched
AMY 397 B// 1▽420 T 11 2Side B runout, stamped
Iggy PopIsolation
Vinyl pressings
Isolation
by Iggy Pop · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Isolation was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Isolation
2 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 17444
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 397First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP 17444First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Argentina | A&M Records 002467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 205-1 / A&M Records 392205-112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390 205-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AM 3977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AMDJ 3977", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AM 3977", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AM 3977", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Australia | A&M Records K-2227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Isolation4:33
- A2Hideaway5:01
- BFire Girl (Remix)6:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isolation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Isolation are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Isolation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US. One of them is A&M Records AMY 397.
How do I tell if my copy of Isolation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 397, SP 17444) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 397 A//1▽420 T 11 3 POUNDA TA1PE and AMY 397 B// 1▽420 T 11 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Isolation 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.
