New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
by Michael Jackson · 1982
41 pressings12 countriesSynth-popSoulDiscoElectronic
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | New Zealand | Epic ES 918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 1210212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 1210212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2547", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-041657", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Epic EPCA 12-427012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Not On Label12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Philippines | Epic ES-200057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AP.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)3:58
- BP.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) are there?
41 vinyl pressings of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in New Zealand. One of them is Epic ES 918.
How do I tell if my copy of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES 918) 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 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 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.
