UK & Ireland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire W8881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jukebox Copy Blue Injection Label.
Vinyl pressings
Angel
by Madonna · 1984
77 pressings22 countriesDance-popElectronicPop
Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Angel
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 77 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s76 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK & Ireland | Sire W8881First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Sire 0-2033512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Sire 0-2033512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Sire 0-2033512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Bolivia | WEA WS - 91107", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 6017048 / Sire 18.1097", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 0335012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 900877", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 900877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Chile | Sire 60170487", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 80000-3212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 920335-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 92033512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Sire 7-290087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Sire 0-2033512", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records SWB-2137" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AAngel3:40
- BAngel (Dance Mix Edit)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angel are there?
77 vinyl pressings of Angel are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK & Ireland. One of them is Sire W8881.
How do I tell if my copy of Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W8881) 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 Angel 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.
