Vinyl pressings
by Madonna · 1983
Burning Up / Physical Attraction 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.
32 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.
0-29715 A SR2 FAST SIDE 1-2 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide A runout, var. 1
0-29715 B SR1 1-1 SMI -1 SLOW SIDE [SRC logo] STERLINGSide B runout, var. 1
0-29715 A̷ - SR2 FAST SIDE 1-1 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide A runout, var. 2
0-29715 B̷ SR1 1-1 SLOW SIDE [SRC logo] STERLINGSide B runout, var. 2
0-29715 fast side 1-2 STERLING SRCRunout side A - variant 1
0-29715 slow side 1-2 STERLING SRCRunout side B - variant 1
0-29715 A̶⃫̶-S̶⃫̶R̶⃫̶2̶⃫̶ fast side 1-1 STERLING SRCRunout side A - variant 2
0 29715 B̶⃫̶ SLOW SIDES̶⃫̶R̶⃫̶1̶⃫̶ 1-2 STERLING SRCRunout side B - variant 2
0-29715 A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17806-SH1 SLM △3824 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout
0-29715 B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17807-SH1 SLM △3824-X 1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
0-29715 A SH1 a B-17806-SH1 SLM △3824 1-1 STERLINGRunout side A
0-29715 B SH1 a B-17807-SH1 SLM △3824-X 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B
0-29715 A SH1 [ARC Logo] B-17806-SH1 SLM △3824 1-1 STERLINGSide A
0-29715 B SH1 [ARC Logo] B-17807-SH1 SLM △3824-X 1-1 STERLINGSide B
0-29715 A̶S̶R̶2̶ fast side 1-1Side A, etched
0 29715 B̶ SLOW SIDE R̶1 1-2Side B, etched
STERLINGBoth sides, Stamped
SRC (logo)Both sides
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 97150First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 80000-14First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Sire 92-9715-0 / WEA 92-9715-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Sire 92-9609-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Sire SREC 1018First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Sire 92.9715-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Sire 92-9609-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Sire 92 9609-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Sire 92 9609-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Sire12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Unknown | Sire12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Italy | Sire 92 9715-0 / Sire MS 92 9715-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Sire 0-29715 / Sire 9 29715-0 A12", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Italy | Sire 92 9609-77", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
38 vinyl pressings of Burning Up / Physical Attraction are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 2012.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Scandinavia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Sire 0-29715, released March 9, 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-29715, 92-9715-0, 92.9609-7, 92-9609-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-29715 A SR2 FAST SIDE 1-2 [SRC logo] STERLING and 0-29715 B SR1 1-1 SMI -1 SLOW SIDE [SRC logo] STERLING. 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.
