US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MARLIN 2222- A I I I RLSide A Etched
MARLIN 2222- B I I I RLSide B Etched
MASTERDISKSide A Stamped
MASTERDISKSide B Stamped
John TropeaTo Touch You Again
Vinyl pressings
To Touch You Again
by John Tropea · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesFusionContemporary JazzDiscoJazz
To Touch You Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 To Touch You Again
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2222Marlin 2222
- Format
- LP, Album · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MARLIN-2222-A-R S-6651 MASTERDISK RLA-Side Runout Etching
MARLIN-2222-B-R S-6652 MASTERDISK RLB-Side Runout Etching
Mar-2222-AA-Side Label (Set 1)
Mar-2222-BB-Side Label (Set 1)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MARLIN-2222-A-PRC-1-1-1 MASTERDISK RLSide A Runout
MARLIN 2222-B-PRC-1-1-1 MASTERDISK RLSide B Runout
Mar-2222-ASide A Label
Mar-2222-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2222
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MARLIN-2222-A-AM MASTERDISK RLRunout Side A Etched, Stamped
MARLIN-2222-B-AM MASTERDISK RLRunout Side B Etched, Stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records S TKR 83355T.K. Records TKR 83355
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STKR 83355 A1 AA-side runout
STKR 83355 B1 AB-side runout
S TKR 83355 A˚A-side label
S TKR 83355 B˚B-side label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3985
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 83355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1586First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS3985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 83355 / T.K. Records TKR 83355First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2222First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2222 / Marlin 2222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Livin In The Jungle3:50
- A2In This Time4:05
- A3Look What They've Done To My Song4:13
- A4You're My Every Need4:10
- B1To Touch You Again / Lady Blue7:30
- B2Yours Next To Mine5:30
- B3Do You Wanna Be Loved5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of To Touch You Again are there?
10 vinyl pressings of To Touch You Again are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was To Touch You Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2222.
How do I tell if my copy of To Touch You Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2222, S TKR 83355, ELPS 3985, TKR 83355) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARLIN 2222- A I I I RL and MARLIN 2222- B I I I RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is To Touch You Again 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.