Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 875
- Format
- LP
Louise TuckerAfter The Storm
Vinyl pressings
After The Storm
by Louise Tucker · 1983
10 pressings9 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronicPop
After The Storm 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 After The Storm
8 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9633
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-9633-A Side - 1A-2HZ: DM-1Etched Runout Side A
AL-9633-B side - 1A-2HZ: DM-1Etched Runout Side B
AL-9633-ASLabel Side A
AL-9633-BSLabel Side B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9633
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-9663A-3 SNB230 EL DM-3Etched Runout Side A
AL-9663B-3 SNB230 EL DM-1Etched Runout Side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 875
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
205875 A-1/83 S IIIRunout side A
205875 B-1/83 S IIIRunout side A
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARI 90082
- Format
- LP
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola L 38154
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AL 9633First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AL 9633First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 205 875First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola ARI 90082First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Ariola L 38154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Ariola 205 875First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 90082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Ariola ARL 8048First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Ariola L 38154LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dancing By The Moonlight
- A2Hearts On Fire
- A3Hiding For The Eyes Of Love
- A4Running Man
- A5After The Storm
- B1No Tears Cry
- B2George
- B3Diamond
- B4Bluesy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After The Storm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of After The Storm are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was After The Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Portugal, Canada, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is Ariola 205 875.
How do I tell if my copy of After The Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 205 875, AL 9633, ARI 90082, L 38154) 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 After The Storm 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.