UK
November 26, 1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RBS 213 A1 DAMONT toneSide A etched runout
RBS 213 B DAMONTSide B etched runout
RBS 213-ASide A label
RBS 213-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Changes
by Imagination · 1982
28 pressings11 countriesBoogieDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Changes 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 Changes
17 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RBL 213 A2 DAMONT toneRunout, A-side, etched
RBL 213 B1 DAMONTRunout, B-side, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBP 213
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBP 213
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc · Large Centre
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 213
- Format
- 7" · Knockout Centre
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52174
- 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 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Red Bus Records 24.9935-7 / WEA 2499357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Black Sun BLK-312First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Ariola 600 758-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24.9935-7 / WEA 2499357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24.9935-0 / WEA 24.9935-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records NGX 295First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24.9935First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24.9935-0 / WEA 24.9935-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24.9935-7 / WEA 2499357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Red Bus Records RBS-45-1002 / Red Bus Records LP 3375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | R & B Records RBS 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBL 213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBP 213First year7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBP 213First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | R & B Records RBS 213First year7" | 7" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR-1287 / R & B Records GR-128712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-1396212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChanges3:59
- BSo Good So Right3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Changes are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Changes are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was Changes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is R & B Records RBS 213, released November 26, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Changes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBS 213, RBL 213, RBP 213, MCA-52174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RBS 213 A1 DAMONT tone and RBS 213 B DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Changes 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.
