US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8502-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8502-1-R-A-11 MASTERDISK B-2 ᐉ H.Side A runout
8502-1-R-B MASTERDISK A-1 ᐉ HSide B runout
La Toya JacksonLa Toya
Vinyl pressings
La Toya
by La Toya Jackson · 1988
11 pressings10 countriesRnB/SwingSynth-popElectronicHip Hop
La Toya 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 La Toya
8 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
- RCA 8502-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8502-1-R-A-11 MASTERDISK B-2 ᐉ H.Side A runout
8502-1-R-B MASTERDISK A-1 ᐉ HSide B runout
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8502-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.26737TELDEC 243 856-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.26737-01-1Label Side A (Variant 1)
6.26737-01-2Label Side B (Variant 1)
DMM A C-6.26737-01-1Label Side A (Variant 2)
DMM A C-6.26737-01-2Label Side B (Variant 2)
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCLP 70124RCA PL 88502
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 23P1-2292
- 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 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 | Canada | RCA 8502-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | TELDEC 6.26737 / TELDEC 243 856-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 70124 / RCA PL 88502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | WEA 23P1-2292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | RCA RCAC 1102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | RCA PL88502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8502-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8502-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | RCA Victor 140.4020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1 6054LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | RCA Victor LAE-846LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You're Gonna Get Rocked!5:00
- A2You Blew4:53
- A3Such A Wicked Love5:30
- A4Not Giving Up On Love5:45
- A5If I Could Get To You4:09
- B1Turn On The Radio3:47
- B2Just Say No3:51
- B3Does It Really Matter6:07
- B4(Tell Me) He Means Nothing To You At All3:43
- B5(Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Toya are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Toya are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was La Toya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is RCA 8502-1-R.
How do I tell if my copy of La Toya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8502-1-R, 6.26737, RCLP 70124, 23P1-2292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8502-1-R-A-11 MASTERDISK B-2 ᐉ H. and 8502-1-R-B MASTERDISK A-1 ᐉ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Toya 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.
