US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records X14822A&M Records AMY 478
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MX-70573
John HiattSlow Turning
Vinyl pressings
Slow Turning
by John Hiatt · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesRock
Slow Turning was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Slow Turning
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-01245-ADisc label side A
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 478
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
AMY 478
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MX-70389Label A Side
MX-70390
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records X14622First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 368-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMY 478First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 478First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records X14822 / A&M Records AMY 478First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1245First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K641First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K641First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASlow Turning
- B1Already Loved
- B2Your Dad Did (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slow Turning are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Slow Turning are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Slow Turning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records X14822.
How do I tell if my copy of Slow Turning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X14822, AM-1245, AMY 478, AM 478) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-70573. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slow Turning 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.
