UK
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8Record Shack Records SOHOLP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · EMI pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOHOLP 8 A-1U-1-1A-Side, Stamped
SOHOLP 8 B-1U-1-1B-Side, Stamped
Miquel BrownClose To Perfection
Vinyl pressings
Close To Perfection
by Miquel Brown · 1985
10 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Close To Perfection was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Close To Perfection
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Buelax BLX 006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP8Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOLP8Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records RSLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Buelax BLX 006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHOLP8 / Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHOLP8 / Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Record Shack Records RSLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Record Shack Records SOHOLP8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Record Shack Records RSL 1019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8 / Record Shack Records SOHOLP8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | New York Records NYR 11170 / Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One Hundred Percent6:59
- A2Learn The Lines Of Love6:14
- A3Close To Perfection3:50
- A4White Lace4:58
- B1The Easy Way Out7:45
- B2Love Reputation3:54
- B3Black Leather3:25
- B4One Way Street3:10
- B5Blind Date3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Close To Perfection are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Close To Perfection are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Close To Perfection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Argentina, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Record Shack Records SOHOLP 8, released October 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Close To Perfection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOHOLP 8, BLX 006, SOHOLP8, RSLP 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOHOLP 8 A-1U-1-1 and SOHOLP 8 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Close To Perfection 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.
