Vinyl pressings
by Kenny G · 1983
G Force 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.
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
AC-88192-SA-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New YorkSide A runout, variant 1
AC-88192-SB-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New YorkSide B runout, variant 1
AL-88192-SA-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) I A2BSide A runout, variant 2
AL-88192-Sb-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) I A1JSide B runout, variant 2
AC-88192-SA-1 Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York Herbie Jr (smiley face) EMWSide A runout, etched except Mastering by Frankford/Wayne New York
AC-88192-SB-1 Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York Herbie Jr (smiley face) EMWSide B runout, etched except Mastering by Frankford/Wayne New York
AL 8-8192 SASide A label
AL 8-8192 SBSide B label
S 206 168 ASide 1 Label
S 206 168 BSide 2 Label
16-90101-1A-1 ARunout A, stamped
16-90101-1B-1 ARunout B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 206 168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 25RS-218First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 90101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Arista AST(V) 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Arista AL 8-8192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Arista AL 8-8192LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | Arista AL 8-8192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 206 168LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 209 059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Brazil | Arista 150.8016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Arista ARISTA 7866LP, Album | LP, Album |
11 vinyl pressings of G Force are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa and more. One of them is Arista AL 8-8192.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 8-8192, 206 168, ARI 90101, AST(V) 159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AC-88192-SA-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York and AC-88192-SB-1 Herbie Jr (smiley face) Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York. 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.
