Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2732 023 S 1 3 20 Y 1Runout side A
2372 023 S 2 3 20 1 DRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Seduction
by James Last · 1980
19 pressings16 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoEasy ListeningContemporary Jazz
Seduction was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Seduction
19 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 16 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 023Polydor PD-1-6383
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2372023 A//1E420 1 1 8Stamped, Side A
2372023 B//1▽E420 1 1 8Stamped, Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 023Polydor 2372-023
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6283Polydor 2372 023
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6283
- Format
- LP, Album · 18
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6283-AS-PW (PR)P SterlingSide A Runout, Variant 1
PD-1-6283-BS-PW (PR)P SterlingSide B Runout, Variant 1
PD-1-6283-AS-PRC-C 1-1 SterlingSide A Runout, Variant 2
PD-1-6283-BS-PRC-C 1-1 SterlingSide B Runout, Variant 2
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 023
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MP 2625First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Norway | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | Polydor Y-POL-2372023.1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Polydor 2372 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor 2373 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 2372 023 / Polydor 23 72 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2372 023 / Polydor PD-1-6383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2372 023 / Polydor 2372-023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fantasy4:06
- A2Dancing Shadows4:14
- A3Vibrations5:12
- A4The Seduction (Love Theme)3:38
- A5Falling Star5:34
- B1So Excited4:02
- B2Night Drive3:58
- B3Glow4:56
- B4Infight3:37
- B5It's Over5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seduction are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Seduction are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Seduction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2372 023.
How do I tell if my copy of Seduction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2372 023, PD-1-6283, MP 2625, Y-POL-2372023.1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2732 023 S 1 3 20 Y 1 and 2372 023 S 2 3 20 1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seduction 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.
