Vinyl pressings
by Lisa Stansfield · 1989
All Around The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
34 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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.
DS112693 A-1/10-89 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DS112693 B-1/10-89 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DS112693 A-2/12-89Runout side A, variant 2
DS112693 B-1/10-89 IVRunout side B, variant 2
612693.A1 ( G C stamped )Side A etched
612693.B1 ( G C 2 stamped )Side B etched
6I2693·AI CI C DRunout, side A, etched, "CI C D" stamped
6I2693·BI CI DRunout, side B, etched, "CI D" stamped
612 693 ALabel, side A, in parentheses
612 693 BLabel, side B, in parentheses
112693 A3 IC DRunout side A, variant 1
112693-B1 2 2Runout side B, variant 1
112693 A3 5 BRunout side A, variant 2
112693-B1 1 C BRunout side B, variant 2
112693 A2 2 4Runout, side A
112693- B 1 2Runout, side B
112 693 ALabel, side A
112 693 BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista 612 693First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista 112 693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | Arista 112 693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Barbados | Arista AS1-9928First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AD1-9929First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AS1-9928First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 612 693First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 112 693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Arista 612 693First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Arista 112 693 / Arista 112693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 857First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | Arista 112 693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Arista 112 693First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Mexico | Arista SL-7193First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | Arista RX-797First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Arista ADP-993712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Arista ADP-993712", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1992 | UK | Arista L&B Promo 112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Arista 82876-51824-1 / BMG Heritage 82876-51824-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
38 vinyl pressings of All Around The World are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1989 and 2003.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Arista 112 693.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 693, 612 693, 612 857, 112 757) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS112693 A-1/10-89 II and DS112693 B-1/10-89 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
