UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 85
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12BRW 85 A-2U-1-2 JASide A runout
12 BRW 85 B-3U-1-1 JASide B runout
Mica ParisMy One Temptation
Vinyl pressings
My One Temptation
by Mica Paris · 1988
29 pressings8 countriesSoulGarage HouseFunk / Soul
My One Temptation was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 My One Temptation
22 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 85
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12BRW̶ X85 A-3U-1-1 JASide A runout variant 1
12 BRW 85 B-3U-1-3 JASide B runout variant 1
12BRW̶ X85 A-3U-1-1 JASide A runout variant 2 stamped,etched
12 BRW 85 B-3U-1-1 JASide B runout variant 2 stamped,etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 85
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Grey Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BRW 85 A-2U-1-1 JASide A runout stamped / etched
BRW 85 B-2U-1-2 JASide B runout stamped / etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW EP 85Island Records BRW EP 85
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 85Island Records BRW 85
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injected labels
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 85
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Grey Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BRW 85 A-3U-1-1 TOWNHOUSESide A runout, machine stamped, Townhouse etched
BRW 85 B-3U-1-1 TOWNHOUSESide B runout, machine stamped, Townhouse etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | 4th & Broadway K 576 / 4th & Broadway BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | 4th & Broadway X 14608 / 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 85First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 611 015First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 611 631First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 111 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Island Records BRWX 85 / 4th & Broadway BRWX 85First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 3A 611015First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 85First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 85First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW EP 85 / Island Records BRW EP 85First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 85 / Island Records BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 85First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy One Temptation (Club Mix)
- B1My One Temptation (Radio Version)
- B2Rock Together
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My One Temptation are there?
29 vinyl pressings of My One Temptation are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was My One Temptation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe and more. One of them is 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 85, released April 25, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of My One Temptation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BRW 85, 12 BRX 85, BRW 85, BRW EP 85) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12BRW 85 A-2U-1-2 JA and 12 BRW 85 B-3U-1-1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My One Temptation 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.
