US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records RIPH-6
- Format
- 12"
Michigan & SmileyTom's Diner
Vinyl pressings
Tom's Diner
by Michigan & Smiley · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Tom's Diner was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Tom's Diner
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Penthouse Records RIPH-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress |
| 1991 | UK | Penthouse Records PH 9212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Penthouse Records PH 9212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Tom's Diner (Vocal)
- A2Tom's Diner (Reprise)
- B1Tom's Diner (Accapella Mix)
- B2Tom's Diner (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tom's Diner are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tom's Diner are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Tom's Diner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Penthouse Records RIPH-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Tom's Diner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RIPH-6) 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 Tom's Diner 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.