US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12352
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Vinyl pressings
Escapade
by Janet Jackson · 1989
28 pressings11 countriesContemporary R&BHouseElectronicFunk / Soul
Escapade was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Escapade
4 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 12352
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Philippines
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-90-127A&M Records AM-1490
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-90-127-A TERRY RICHRunout Side A, Hand-Etched
AM-90-127-B TERRY RICHRunout Side B, Hand-Etched
AM-90-127-ALabel Side A
AM-90-127-BLabel Side B
Philippines
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AEP-90-1225A&M Records SP-12352
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 12352First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-90-127 / A&M Records AM-1490First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | A&M Records AEP-90-1225 / A&M Records SP-12352First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP-12352First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | A&M Records 390 490-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australasia | A&M Records 390 490-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Brazil | A&M Records 2801 44012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Canada | A&M Records SP-1235212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 490-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 490-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 490-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | A&M Records 390 530-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Japan | A&M Records PCJY-1000312", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Japan | A&M Records PCJY-1000312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USAP 684 / A&M Records USAP 6847", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USAT 68412" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records USA 684 / Breakout USA 6847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USAF 68412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Breakout USAD 684 / A&M Records USAD 68412", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Escapade (Shep's Good Time Mix)7:16
- A2Escapade (The Get Away Dub)5:21
- A3Escapade (LP Version)4:45
- B1Escapade (Shep's Housecapade Mix)7:54
- B2Escapade (Housecapade Dub)5:42
- B3Escapade (I Can't Take No More Dub)4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Escapade are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Escapade are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Escapade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is A&M Records SP-12352.
How do I tell if my copy of Escapade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12352, SP 12352, AM-90-127, AEP-90-1225) 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 Escapade 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.
