UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2500 A // 1 ▽ E T 12 1 RAYSRunout, side A, stamped/etched
CHS 2500 B // 1 ▽ E T 12 51Runout, side B, stamped
LinxIntuition
Vinyl pressings
Intuition
by Linx · 1981
16 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Intuition was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Intuition
16 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2500
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 122500
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Handwritten
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · French Pressing
- Runout / matrix
634 CHS 2500 A POLYGRAM 2 RAYSSide A runout
634 CHS 2500 B POLYGRAM 2Side B runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2500 A//1 ET 11 02Side A runout
CHS 2500 B//1 ET 12 5Side B runout
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K-8269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Chrysalis K-8269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Chrysalis CHS 12 2500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Chrysalis CHS 2500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 600 342 / Chrysalis 600 342-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 102 967 / Chrysalis 102 967-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 2500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 312First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 600 342 / Chrysalis 600 342-213First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 102 967 / Chrysalis 102 967-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K8269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 2500First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2500First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 122500First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIntuition4:05
- BTogether We Can Shine5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Intuition are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Intuition are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Intuition first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2500.
How do I tell if my copy of Intuition is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2500, CHS 12 2500, CHS 122500, K-8269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS 2500 A // 1 ▽ E T 12 1 RAYS and CHS 2500 B // 1 ▽ E T 12 51. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Intuition 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.
