Japan
July 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic International 07・5P-481
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
07-5P-481A0Etched, Side A
07-5P-481B0Etched, Side B
Miami Sound Machine123
Vinyl pressings
123
by Miami Sound Machine · 1987
25 pressings9 countriesDance-popSynth-popElectronicPop
123 was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 123
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Philippines
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES-20122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-20122-A- II - TERRYEtched A
ES-20122-B- II - TERRYEtched B
ES-20122 ALabel A
ES-20122 ALabel B
Japan
July 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic International 07・5P-481
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
07-5P-481A0Etched, Side A
07-5P-481B0Etched, Side B
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic International QY.3P-90103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International QY.3P-90103First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | Epic ES-20122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-481First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-481First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 652958 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 652958 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34 079217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34-079217", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 652958 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Epic 652958 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 652958 77", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 652958 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 652958 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-079217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Epic EAS 115212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1-2-33:36
- BSurrender4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 123 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of 123 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was 123 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Japan, Philippines. One of them is Epic International 07・5P-481, released July 1, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of 123 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 07・5P-481, ES-20122, QY.3P-90103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 07-5P-481A0 and 07-5P-481B0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 123 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.
