US
January 1, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Maverick 7-18035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-18035-A-SR1 1-1Side A, etched
7-18035-B-SR1 1-1Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
by Madonna · 1994
Secret was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 5 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.
7-18035-A-SR1 1-1Side A, etched
7-18035-B-SR1 1-1Side B, etched
W+0268+P+A ORLAKERunout side A
W+0268+P+B ORLAKERunout side B
0-41772-A-SR1 SRC 1-1Side A
0-41772-B-SR1 1-1 SRCSide B
0-41772-A-SR1 SRC 1-1Side A, etched/stamped
0-41772-B-SR1 SRC 1-1Side B, etched/stamped
WMME Alsdorf 543 918031-7-A x Hü 10Runout side A, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 543 918031-7-B 18 HüRunout side B, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 543 918031-7-A x 9 HuRunout side A, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 543 918031-7-B 15 HúRunout side B, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Unknown | Dideca DC 0112", Maxi-Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1994 | Europe | Maverick WO 268 / Sire 5439-18031-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | Germany | Maverick 9362-41850-0 / Sire 9362-41850-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Maverick 9362-41785-0 / Maverick WO 268 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Guatemala | Discos de CentroaméricaFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Maverick W0268P / Sire 5439-18020-7First year7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1994 | UK | Maverick W0268PFirst year7", Mispress | 7", Mispress |
| 1994 | US | Maverick 9 41772-0 / Sire 9 41772-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Maverick 0-41772-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Maverick 7-18035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
10 vinyl pressings of Secret are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Maverick 7-18035, released January 1, 1994.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-18035, W0268P, 9 41772-0, 0-41772-A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-18035-A-SR1 1-1 and 7-18035-B-SR1 1-1. 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.