UK
October 6, 1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5122 A // 1 ▽420 V 1 1 3Side A runout
AMA 5122 B // 1 ▽420 V 1 3Side B runout
Jesse JohnsonShockadelica
Vinyl pressings
Shockadelica
by Jesse Johnson · 1986
11 pressings9 countriesElectroFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Shockadelica 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 Shockadelica
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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-5122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · EMW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPO - 5122-A-ES/ EmwRunout side A, etched, variant 1
SPO - 5122-B-ES/ EmwRunout side B, etched, variant 1
SPO-5122-A RCH 1Runout side A, etched, variant 2
SPO-5122-B RCH 1Runout side B, etched, variant 2
Australia & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 38728A&M Records L 38278
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-5122ASide A, label
SP-5122BSide B, label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP 5122 A (CR) TLC-TRun-out area side A hand-etched & stamped
SP 5122 B (CR) TLC-TRun-out area side B hand-etched & stamped
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395122-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
395 122 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
395 122 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
395 122 - 1 S 1 320 I..I 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
395 122 - 1 S 2 320 1 CRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C28Y3087
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records L 38728 / A&M Records L 38278First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | A&M Records 395122-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3087First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | A&M Records LPR 73015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | A&M Records 395 122-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5122, R-153932LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2420406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Change Your Mind4:07
- A2Crazay3:59
- A3Baby Let's Kiss3:40
- A4A Better Way3:53
- A5Do Yourself A Favor3:55
- B1She (I Can't Resist)4:50
- B2Addiction4:12
- B3Tonite4:00
- B4Burn You Up4:22
- B5Black In America2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shockadelica are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shockadelica are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Shockadelica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMA 5122, released October 6, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Shockadelica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMA 5122, SP-5122, L 38728, 395122-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMA 5122 A // 1 ▽420 V 1 1 3 and AMA 5122 B // 1 ▽420 V 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shockadelica 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.
