Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 9711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 19-9711-A ARunout A
NL 19-9711-B ARunout B
19-009711-1Label A
19-009711-2Label B
Joe JacksonMemphis
Vinyl pressings
Memphis
by Joe Jackson · 1983
12 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackNew WaveRockStage & Screen
Memphis was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Memphis
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM 02601-AL-RCA1 I Λ1Runout A etched ( I Λ1 stamped)
AM 02601-B-RCA 1· I Λ1Runout B etched ( I Λ1 stamped)
AM-02601-A-LLabel A
AM-02601-BLabel B
US
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2601
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene · Columbia Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AM 02601-AL-P2..Runout A etched
P AM 02601-B- P1.Runout B etched
AM-02601-A-LLabel A
AM-02601-BLabel B
US
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2601
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
AM 02601-AL- C2.. Λ4 G IRunout A etched
AM 02601-B- C2.. G IRunout B etched
AM-02601-A-LLabel A
AM-02601-BLabel B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2601
- Format
- 7", Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM 02601-AL-M1 MR △109493Runout side A, etched
AM 02601-B-M1 MR △109493xRunout side B, etched
AM-02601-A-LLabel side A
AM-02601-BLabel side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM-02601-A-LLabel side A
AM-02601-ALabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9324First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 12.9711First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9711First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2601First year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records K-9324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMemphis4:44
- BLaundromat Monday3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memphis are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Memphis are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Memphis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 9711.
How do I tell if my copy of Memphis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 9711, AM-2601, K-9324, K 9324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 19-9711-A A and NL 19-9711-B A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memphis 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.
