US
March 4, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12351A&M Records SP 12351
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 012351 A DMM SP1-1 STERLING
A&M SP 012351 B DMM SP1-2 STERLING
Vinyl pressings
Alright
by Janet Jackson · 1990
21 pressings9 countriesHouseHip-HouseNew Jack SwingContemporary R&B
Alright was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Alright
20 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 1479 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 1479 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-18021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | A&M Records SP 12351First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390485-7 / A&M Records 390 485-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | A&M Records 390 485-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | PolyGram 959First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | A&M Records AEP-90-1227 / A&M Records SP 12351First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USAT 693First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USATDJ 693First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USAS 693First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USAS 693First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 1479 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records SP-18021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records SP-12351First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 1479 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records AM-1479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Switzerland | Groovylizer12", Promo, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Alright (12" R&B Mix)7:20
- A2Alright (7" R&B Mix)4:34
- A3Alright (A Cappella)3:26
- B1Alright (12" House Mix)8:30
- B2Alright (Hip House Dub)6:40
- B3Alright (House Dub)5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alright are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Alright are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 2002.
When was Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12351, released March 4, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12351, 75021 1479 7, AM-1479, SP-18021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP 012351 A DMM SP1-1 STERLING and A&M SP 012351 B DMM SP1-2 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alright 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.
