US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 0-66906
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-66906-A-SPLabel Side A
ST-ED-66906-B-SPLabel Side B
Midnight StarBody Snatchers
Vinyl pressings
Body Snatchers
by Midnight Star · 1984
10 pressings3 countriesElectroElectronicFunk / Soul
Body Snatchers was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Body Snatchers
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69638
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar ED 5056
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 0-66906
- Format
- 12", Misprint
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ES-69638-A-SPLabel Matrix - Both Sides
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 7-69638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Solar ED 5056First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 0-66906First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 7-69638First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records 0-66906First year12", Misprint | 12", Misprint |
| 1984 | US | Solar 7-69638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 7-69638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Solar MCA 961 / MCA Records MCA 9617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Solar 7-696387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Solar MCAT 96112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1761 / Solar 0-6690612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABody Snatchers3:58
- BCurious4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body Snatchers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Body Snatchers are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 1999.
When was Body Snatchers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Solar 0-66906.
How do I tell if my copy of Body Snatchers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-66906, 7-69638, ED 5056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ED-66906-A-SP and ST-ED-66906-B-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body Snatchers 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.
