UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERS 20Mercury 812 325-1
- Format
- LP, Album
JuniorInside Lookin' Out
Vinyl pressings
Inside Lookin' Out
by Junior · 1983
13 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Inside Lookin' Out 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 Inside Lookin' Out
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4076
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422-812 325-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422-812-325-1-AS-PRC-C 1-1 -01-Side A etch
422-812-325-1-BS-PRC-C 1-1 -01-Side B etch
STERLINGSide A & B stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422-812 325-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGSide A & B stamped
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 325-1 0
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
812 325-1 0 ALabel Side A
812 325-1 0 BLabel Side B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4076
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Mercury 812 325-1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-4076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-94First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 812 325-1 / Phonogram 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MERS 20 / Mercury 812 325-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury SRM-1-4076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 422-812 325-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 422-812 325-1 M-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Communication Breakdown4:54
- A2Women Say It4:27
- A3Sayin' Something4:12
- A4Baby I Want You Back5:59
- B1You're The One5:33
- B2Story Teller4:27
- B3F.B. Eye3:43
- B4Runnin'3:40
- B5Tell Me4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inside Lookin' Out are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Inside Lookin' Out are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Inside Lookin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MERS 20.
How do I tell if my copy of Inside Lookin' Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERS 20, SRM-1-4076, 422-812 325-1 M-1, 812 325-1 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inside Lookin' Out 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.
