Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records DM 20127
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Artwork sleeve
- Runout / matrix
STAY- ARunout side A
STAY . BRunout side B
Marx & SpencerStay
Vinyl pressings
Stay
by Marx & Spencer · 1983
17 pressings8 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Stay 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 Stay
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 20127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STAY-AHand etched on runout area side A
STAY.-2Hand etched on runout area side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records DM 20127
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Generic sleeve
- Runout / matrix
STAY-ARun-out groove A
STAY-BRun-out groove B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8296
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8296 A CARRunout side A
8296 B CARRunout side B
8296/1Label side A
8296/2Label side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sakkaris Records SR 103
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8296First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 103First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records DM 20127First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 20127First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records DM 20127First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 3782First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.3782 / Discomagic Records CBS A 12.3782First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-3782First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-3782First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc 12UNI-111212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc 7UN-1757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc 7UN-1757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc 7UN-1757", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Carrere OC-EP-17022 / Carrere 829612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Carrere CA-7127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStay6:43
- BStay (D-Version)7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Stay are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Stay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, France, Greece, Portugal and more. One of them is Discomagic Records DM 20127.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 20127, NP 20127, 8296, 13301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STAY- A and STAY . B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay 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.