US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Select Records FMS 62282
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FMS 62282 A RE HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face]Side A
FMS 62282 B HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face]Side B
Man ParrishBrown Sugar
Vinyl pressings
Brown Sugar
by Man Parrish · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesAmbientEurobeatElectronic
Brown Sugar was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Brown Sugar
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Select Records FMS 62282
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FMS 62282 A RE Herbie Jr :)A-Side Runout
FMS-62282-B Herbie Jr :)B-Side Runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Select Records FMS 62282
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FMS-62282-A HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face]Side A
FMS-62282-B HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face]Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bolts Records 8/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
September 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-13019
- Format
- 12"
Japan
September 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | RCA TDS 434First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Bolts Records 8/7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Select Records FMS 62282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Select Records FMS 62282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Select Records FMS 62282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-13019First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-767First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor 1048107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Bolts Records BOLTS 8/1212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Bolts Records BOLTS 8/1212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABrown Sugar5:26
- B1Brown Sugar (Instrumental)5:55
- B2Water Sports5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brown Sugar are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brown Sugar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Brown Sugar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Japan, Australasia. One of them is Select Records FMS 62282.
How do I tell if my copy of Brown Sugar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FMS 62282, 8/7, ALI-13019, ALI-767) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FMS 62282 A RE HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face] and FMS 62282 B HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brown Sugar 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.
