Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2042 197
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
James LastThe Seduction
Vinyl pressings
The Seduction
by James Last · 1980
20 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
The 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 The Seduction
20 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 13 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 PDX 2071
- Format
- 12"
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD2071 A//2∇E420Runout side A, machine stamped
PD2071 B//1∇E420Runout side B, machine stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2042 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-2071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 26 - PRC, Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-2071-80-NP-4974-S-PRC-C-1-1-1 AS STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
PD-2071-80-NP-4975-S-PRC-C-1-1-1 B STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
80-NP-4974A-Side Label
80-NP-4975B-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-2071-80-NP-4974-S-PW1 STERLING (PR)PSide A etched, exc. [STERLING] stamped
PD•2071•80•NP•4975•S•PW1 STERLING (PR)PSide B etched, exc. [STERLING] stamped
80 NP 4974Side A Label
80 NP 4975Side B Label
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.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2042 197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD 2071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor DJ 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2042 197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2042 197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | Polydor PD 2071First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2042 197First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Polydor PD-2071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2042 197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor PS 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 20 42 197First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor PDX 2071First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor PD 2071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2042 197First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-2071First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Seduction (Love Theme)3:35
- BNight Drive3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Seduction are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Seduction are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Seduction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2042 197.
How do I tell if my copy of The Seduction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2042 197, PDX 2071, PD 2071, PD-2071) 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 The 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.
