US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17010
- Format
- LP, Album
Michael JohnsonDialogue
Vinyl pressings
Dialogue
by Michael Johnson · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockBalladVocalPop
Dialogue was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Dialogue
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17010
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-17010 F2 ─◁ KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLA side etch, exc MASTER... stamp
SW-2-17010 F2 ─◁ KP MASTERED BY CAPITOLB side etch, exc MASTER... stamp
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SW-17010
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SMAS S⃫W⃫-1-17010 F1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side A runout, etched; "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" and "0" are stamped
SMAS S⃫W⃫-2-17010 F1 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP 0Side B runout, etched; "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" and "0" are stamped
SW-1-17010Side A label
SW-2-17010Side B label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AML 3006EMI America SW 17010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AML 3006 A 1U (Stamped on Side 1)
AML 3006 B 1U (Stamped on Side 2)
BILBO 'N' GEOFF (Etched on Side 1)
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMAM.6
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 86019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI EMAM.6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 86019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | EMI America SMAS-17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI America 1C 064-86 019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81218First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | EMI America SW 17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | EMI America AML 3006 / EMI America SW 17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | EMI America SW-17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | EMI America SW-17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | EMI America SW-17010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Dialogue
- A1The Night Won't Last Forever3:55
- A2Let This Be A Lesson To You3:29
- A3The Very First Time3:08
- A4Drops Of Water3:15
- A5I'll Always Love You3:45
- B1Doors3:09
- B2Blackmail4:44
- B3She Put The Sad In All His Songs3:27
- B4I Just Can't Say No To You3:13
- B5Dialogue4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dialogue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dialogue are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dialogue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is EMI America SW-17010.
How do I tell if my copy of Dialogue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW-17010, AML 3006, EMAM.6, 31C 064 86019) 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 Dialogue 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.