US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5103A&M Records A&M SP 5103
- Format
- LP, Album · B
- Runout / matrix
SP-05103-A ES1Runout side 1
SP-05103-B ES1Runout side 2
SP-05103-ALabel side 1
SP-05103-BLabel side 2
Vinyl pressings
Emotional
by Jeffrey Osborne · 1986
21 pressings14 countriesContemporary R&BBalladSoulFunk / Soul
Emotional was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Emotional
18 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5103A&M Records A&M SP 5103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R - Silver labels
- Runout / matrix
SP-05103-A RCA 1 [Flower Sign] I ΛΛ BRunout side A, variant 1
SP-05103-B RCA 1 [Flower Sign] I ΛI ARunout side B, variant 1
SP-05103-A RCA 1 [Flower Sign] I Λ1GRunout side A, variant 2
SP-05103-B RCA 1 [Flower Sign] I Λ5GRunout side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5103A&M Records A&M SP 5103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R - Black labels
- Runout / matrix
SP-05103-A ES 2 [flower] EmwSide 1 etched runout
SP-05103-B ES 2 [flower] EmwSide 2 etched runout
SP-05103-ASide 1 center label
SP-05103-BSide 2 center label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5103
- Format
- Album, LP
Japan
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C28Y3023
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5103
- 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 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records SP-5103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-5103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 103-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 395 103-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | A&M Records 395 103First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28153First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 38564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | A&M Records 395 103-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 65103 / A&M Records SP-5103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | A&M Records 395 103-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5103First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5103 / A&M Records A&M SP 5103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5103LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 5103LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1We Belong To Love4:34
- A2You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)4:23
- A3Soweto4:52
- A4In Your Eyes3:15
- A5Room With A View4:09
- B1Emotional4:35
- B2A Second Chance4:37
- B3Love's Not Ready3:59
- B4Who Would Have Guessed5:00
- B5Come Midnight4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotional are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Emotional are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Emotional first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5103.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotional is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5103, AMA 5103, C28Y3023, 395 103-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-05103-A ES1 and SP-05103-B ES1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emotional 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.
