US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23806Warner Bros. Records 9 23806-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23806-A-WW2 . ——◁A-side runout
1-23806-B-WW3 . ——◁B-side runout
STERLINGStamped both sides
Marcus MillerSuddenly
Vinyl pressings
Suddenly
by Marcus Miller · 1983
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkDiscoBoogie
Suddenly 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 Suddenly
9 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23806
- Format
- LP, Album · SLM Matrices
- Runout / matrix
1-23806-A-SH1 B-17656-SH1 SLMA Side
1-23806-B-SH2 B-17657-SH2 SLMB Side
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23806Warner Bros. Records 9 23806-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23806-A-JW1Side A, Etched
1-23806-B-JW1Side B, Etched
0 STERLINGSide A, B, Stamped
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 26.098
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92.3806-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
92.3806-1A-side label
92.3806-2B-side label
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-11351
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 26.098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92.3806-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 92.3806-1 / Warner Bros. Records 92-3806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records 92.3806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92.3806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23806 / Warner Bros. Records 9 23806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23806First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23806 / Warner Bros. Records 9 23806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1438LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1438LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' You5:19
- A2Much Too Much6:12
- A3Suddenly5:25
- A4Just For You3:53
- B1The Only Reason I Live5:01
- B2Just What I Needed4:51
- B3Let Me Show You (I Just Want To Make You Smile)4:41
- B4Be My Love4:25
- B5Could It Be You3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suddenly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Suddenly are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 2015.
When was Suddenly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Brazil, France, Japan and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 1-23806.
How do I tell if my copy of Suddenly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-23806, 26.098, 92.3806-1, P-11351) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23806-A-WW2 . ——◁ and 1-23806-B-WW3 . ——◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suddenly 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.