US
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 884 199-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Emergency
by Kool & The Gang · 1984
30 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesDiscoFunk / Soul
Emergency was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Emergency
8 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 884 199-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING EMW 884-199-1-AS-ESRunout, side A, etched / stamped
STERLING EMW 884-199-1-BS-ESRunout, side B, etched / stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 884 199-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 412-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884412-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DESX 835
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Double Sided A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 884 412-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 884412-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | De-Lite Records DESX 835First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Ireland | Mercury DE 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | De-Lite Records J.B. 286First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1984 | US | De-Lite Records 884 199-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | De-Lite Records 884 199-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | De-Lite Records 884 199-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | De-Lite Records 884 199-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Canada | De-Lite Records DES 8357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Mercury 70000-3912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Finland | De-Lite Records RPS 2057", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1985 | Finland | De-Lite Records DEX 00412" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 312024 / Vogue 31202412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | De-Lite Records 312023 / Vogue 31202312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 44467", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEmergency (Remix)
- BOoh La La La (Let's Go Dancin')
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emergency are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Emergency are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Emergency first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is De-Lite Records 884 199-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Emergency is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 199-1, 884 199-7 DJ, 884 412-1, 884412-7) 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 Emergency 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.
