Vinyl pressings
by Joan Armatrading · 1985
Temptation was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
AM 238 A1 1 0 DENIS TAPE One ΛRunout side A, etched, except [1 0 Λ] stamped
AM 238 B1 Denis TAPE One ΛRunout side A, etched, except [Λ] stamped
AM 238-ALabel side-A
AM 238-BLabel side-B
AMY-238 A1 DENIS.TAPEONESide A runout
AMY-238 B1 DENIS.TAPEONESide B runout
AM SP 017311-A ES1.. EMWSide A etched runout
AM SP 017311-B ES1.. EMWSide B etched runout
SP-017311-ASide A center label
SP-017311-BSide B center label
AM-02712-ALabel side A&B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records X 14158First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9610First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 001-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 001-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 001-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 001-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9825First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 12.9825First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9610First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1462First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9825 / A&M Records 390 001-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 238First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-17311First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2712First year45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo | 45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2712First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
17 vinyl pressings of Temptation are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 238, released February 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 238, AMY 238, AM-2712, SP-17311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 238 A1 1 0 DENIS TAPE One Λ and AM 238 B1 Denis TAPE One Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
