Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista 207 087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 207 087 ALabel Side A
S 207 087 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Precious Moments
by Jermaine Jackson · 1986
25 pressings17 countriesSoulContemporary R&BSynth-popBallad
Precious Moments 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 Precious Moments
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 17 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
- Arista AL8-8277
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL8-8277
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL8-8277-SA RCA 1 FUTURE DISC 1 A1 3Side A
AL8-8277-SB RCA 2 1 A2 BSide B
AL8-8277 SASide A - on label
AL8-8277 SBSide B - on label
Japan
March 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista 28RS-11
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista TLP-70029
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista VPL1 7531
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPL1 7531 A CDDeadwax, Side A, Etched
VPL1 7531 B CDDeadwax, Side B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Arista TLP-70029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista VPL1 7531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Barbados | Arista AL8-8277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Arista 104.8356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AL8-8277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AL8-8277LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Colombia | Arista 28(0131)00006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 207 087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Arista 062-VG 60040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 207 087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 207 087First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Arista LAE-671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 02.48.800010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Arista RTLP-16083 / Arista (AL8-8277)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-149 / Arista AL8-8277First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista AL8-8277LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Do You Remember Me?5:03
- A2Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone4:30
- A3Give A Little Love3:53
- A4Precious Moments5:10
- A5I Think It's Love3:52
- B1Our Love Story4:31
- B2I Hear Heartbeat5:39
- B3If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful4:19
- B4Voices In The Dark4:36
- B5Words Into Action4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Precious Moments are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Precious Moments are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Precious Moments first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Arista 207 087.
How do I tell if my copy of Precious Moments is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 207 087, AL8-8277, 28RS-11, TLP-70029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 207 087 A and S 207 087 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Precious Moments 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.
