US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86684
- Format
- 12"
Laurie MillerParallels
Vinyl pressings
Parallels
by Laurie Miller · 1987
11 pressings2 countriesFreestyleElectronic
Parallels was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Parallels
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 106123 West Records DMD 1061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-52009-SPA Label
ST-DM-42011/52010-SPB Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 106123 West Records DMD 1061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-52009-ARA Label
ST-DM-42011/52010-ARB Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 106123 West Records DMD 1061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-52009-1 1-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFA Label
STDM-52011-52010-1 1-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFB Label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 786 684-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 786684-0-ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 786684-0-BRunout side B stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 786 684-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 789 233-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86684First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1061 / 23 West Records DMD 1061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1061 / 23 West Records DMD 1061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-892337", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD-0-8668412", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 106112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 106112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1061 / 23 West Records DMD 1061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AParallels (Club Mix)6:17
- B1Dub-El-L6:41
- B2Parallels (Radio Edit)5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Parallels are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Parallels are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Parallels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Europe. One of them is Atlantic 0-86684.
How do I tell if my copy of Parallels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86684, 7-89233, DMD 1061, 786 684-0) 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 Parallels 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.