US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23554
- Format
- 12"
Melissa ManchesterMathematics
Vinyl pressings
Mathematics
by Melissa Manchester · 1985
11 pressings6 countriesSoulSynth-popFunkDisco
Mathematics was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Mathematics
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 16838Label side A
MC 16449Label side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(MC16838)Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 971
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Japan
June 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-1979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-1979-1A label
P-1979-2B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23554First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-85-112 / MCA Records MCA-52575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 971First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-23554First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52575First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52575First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-1979First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMathematics (Dance Mix)7:02
- B1So Full Of Yourself3:29
- B2Mathematics (Dub Version)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mathematics are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mathematics are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Mathematics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23554.
How do I tell if my copy of Mathematics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23554, MCA-52575, MCAT 971, P-1979) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mathematics 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.
