US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 26
- Runout / matrix
422-811022-1-1-AS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWSide A run-out
422-811022-1-1-BS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWSide B run-out
Vinyl pressings
4
by Lipps, Inc. · 1983
18 pressings13 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 4
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · HRM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-811-022-1-AS-HRM MASTERDISK HWSide 1 runout, variant 1
422-811-022-1-BS-HRM MASTERDISK HWSide 2 runout, variant 1
422 811 022· 1- AS·HRM A- 1 ⟷ MASTERDISK HWSide 1 runout, variant 2
422 · 811 022 - 1 - BS-HRM A- 1 ⟷ MASTERDISK HWSide 2 runout, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 26
- Runout / matrix
422-811022-1-1-AS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWSide A run-out
422-811022-1-1-BS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWSide B run-out
Japan
August 25, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 25S-173Polystar 25S-173
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
December 17, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 811 022-1Casablanca RP 603
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 811 022-1
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Casablanca 811 022-1 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7280First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Colombia | Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Casablanca LP-28543 / Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Philippines | Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited RP 603 / Casablanca 811 022-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1 / Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1 / Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1 / Casablanca 422-811 022-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Casablanca 120.065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Funk 1084:13
- A2Crying Over You3:42
- A3Addicted To The Night6:46
- A4On To You4:49
- B1Never Could Be Sorry5:06
- B2Choir Practice5:58
- B3Obsessed3:54
- B4Let's Get Back To The Floor6:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 4 are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Japan, South Korea, Argentina and more. One of them is Casablanca 811 022-1 M-1.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 811 022-1 M-1, 25S-173, 811 022-1, 811 022-1 9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422-811022-1-1-AS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HW and 422-811022-1-1-BS-PRC-C1-1-1 MASTERDISK HW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 4 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.
