Europe
September 30, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657403 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31 657403 20 1A1Runout side A, machine stamped
31 657433 20 1B1Runout side B, machine stamped
Vinyl pressings
Emotions
by Mariah Carey · 1991
18 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Emotions was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Emotions
16 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657403 7Columbia COL 657403 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 657403 00 1A1 ARunout side A stamped; A etched
01 657403 00 1B1 ARunout side B stamped; A etched
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657403 6Columbia COL 657403 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-657403-20-1A 1 ASide A
01-657403-20-1B 1 ASide B
UK
September 23, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657403 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 657403 00 1A1Side A runout, stamped
01 657403 00 1B1Side B runout, stamped
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 74037
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-74037 A - /A G1 (T)Side A
XSS-74037 B - /A G1 (T)Side B
XSS-74037 A - 1A G1 (T) A 11 MASTERDISK HWSide A variant 2
XSS-74037 B - 1A G1 (T) @ 2Side B variant 2
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73977
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK ZSS-73977-A- 1A G1 D (T) A4A-Side Runout Etching
ZSS-73977-B- 1A G1 D (T) B5B-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 73977AA-Side Label
ZSS 73977BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | Sony Music DEP-921First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Indica 7168491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia 657403 7 / Columbia COL 657403 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia 657403 6 / Columbia COL 657403 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Jamaica | Columbia 38-73977First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Mexico | CBS PR-95547First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Philippines | Columbia QCLEP-18285 (44-74037)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Philippines | Columbia QCL45-10374First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/Sony ARIC 0055First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia XPR 1675 / The Dance Division XPR 1675First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 44 74037First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 38-73977First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia ACD 4226First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Columbia ACD 74037First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia 657403 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 44 7403712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEmotions4:08
- BVanishing4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotions are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Emotions are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1991 and 1997.
When was Emotions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, US, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Columbia 657403 9, released September 30, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657403 9, 657403 7, 657403 6, 44 74037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 657403 20 1A1 and 31 657433 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emotions 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.
