UK
July 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651546 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651546 - 8 - A1Etched on A side vinyl
651546 - 8 - B1Etched on B side vinyl
651546 8 APrinted on A side label
651546 8 BPrinted on B side label
Vinyl pressings
Dirty Diana
by Michael Jackson · 1988
29 pressings12 countriesPop RockHard RockRockFunk / Soul
Dirty Diana 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 Dirty Diana
28 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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
July 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651546 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
651546-7 A2A Side Matrix
651546-7 B3B Side Matrix
UK
July 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651546 0Epic 651546 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · stand up figure
- Runout / matrix
651546.7.A1 ARUNRunout side A
651546.7.B1Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651546 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
651546•7 A1 ARUNVariant 1 Side A runout etched
651546•7•B•1Variant 1 Side B runout etched
⋀Side A & B runout, variant 1 stamped
651546•7 A2 ARUNVariant 2 Side A runout etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 652864 6
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition · Poster
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 07739
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS - 173875-1B ❀ E G-1 HNW A | |Runout etched side A, variant 1
ZSS - 173876- 1B ❀ G-a DX A | ORunout etched side B, variant 1
ZSS - 173875-1B ❀ D G-2 HNW BIRunout etched side A, variant 2
ZSS - 173876- 1B ❀ G-2 D AIIRunout etched side B, variant 2
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.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP-655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP-655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651546 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651546 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34 07739First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045465First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651546 7 / Epic 651546 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic 651546 6 / Epic EPC 651546 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651546 7 / Epic 651546 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651546 7 / Epic 651546 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Epic 651546 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | ゆうせん YSP-001 / ゆうせん YPS-001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | CBS PR-650717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Epic CE-EP-18127First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Epic ES-20140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic 651546 812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADirty Diana4:42
- BDirty Diana (Instrumental)4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dirty Diana are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Dirty Diana are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Dirty Diana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 651546 8, released July 4, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Dirty Diana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651546 8, 651546 7, 651546 0, 652864 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 651546 - 8 - A1 and 651546 - 8 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dirty Diana 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.
