Ecuador
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA 923-1004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-8918-RCA-12Side A, label
S-8919-RCA-12Side B, label
MenudoReaching Out
Vinyl pressings
Reaching Out
by Menudo · 1984
15 pressings13 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Reaching Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Reaching Out
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-4993
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-5011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFL1 5011A 3 A1[K JG] [A̶F̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶9̶9̶3̶A̶3̶]Side A stamp [etching]
AFL1 5011B 2 A2[R JG] [A̶F̶L̶1̶ ̶4̶9̶9̶3̶B̶2̶]Side B stamp [etching]
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1 4993
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFL1 4993-A DBRunout side A
AFL1 4993-B DBRunout side B
AFL1 4993 ALabel side A
AFL1 4993 BLabel side B
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104.4189Padosa America 104.4189
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
104.4189-ALabel side A
104.4189-BLabel side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-4993
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1 4993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.4189 / Padosa America 104.4189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA Victor AFL1-4993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ecuador | RCA 923-1004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | El Salvador | RCA Victor RUSL-028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | RCA AFL1-4993First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RPL-8240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILST-4665First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILST-4665First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA pl 84993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Peru | RCA Victor 02.44.700026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | RCA XFPLI-1152 / RCA (AFLI-4993)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-4993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-5011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 103-01872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Like A Cannonball
- A2Indianapolis
- A3Heavenly Angel
- A4Because Of Love
- A5Motorcycle Dreamer
- B1If You're Not Here (By My Side)
- B2That's What You Do
- B3Gimmie Rock
- B4Gotta Get On Movin'
- B5Fly Away
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reaching Out are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Reaching Out are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Reaching Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Ecuador, US, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA 923-1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Reaching Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 923-1004, AFL1-4993, AFL1-5011, APL1 4993) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-8918-RCA-12 and S-8919-RCA-12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reaching Out 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.
