UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 611 832
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Kenny GSilhouette
Vinyl pressings
Silhouette
by Kenny G · 1988
11 pressings9 countriesSmooth JazzDowntempoContemporary JazzElectronic
Silhouette 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 Silhouette
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Arista AS1-9751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS-19751-SA-SP1 1-1Side A Etched
AS-19751-SB-SP 1-1Side B Etched
SRCSide A & B Stamped
AS1-9751-SAA-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 104974
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
104974 ASide A etched
104974 BSide B etched
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 111 832Arista 111832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 111832 A-1 / 1 89Runout stamped side A
DS 111832 B-1 / 1 89Runout stamped side B
S 111 832 ALabel side A
S 111 832 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Arista 104974First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista AS1-9751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 111 832 / Arista 111832First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 111832 / Arista 111-832First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Arista 113 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Arista PRTD-3010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Arista RX-624First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Arista 111 832 1A / Arista 111832First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 611 832First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9751First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASilhouette4:30
- BHome4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silhouette are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Silhouette are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Silhouette first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista 611 832.
How do I tell if my copy of Silhouette is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 832, AS1-9751, 104974, 111 832) 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 Silhouette 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.
