UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 59
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT∙59∙A-1 ✲MT✲1 DAMONT MW T1Runout side A
SOHOT∙59∙B-1 ✲MT✲1 DAMONT DRunout side B
SOHOT 59ALabel side A
SOHOT 59BLabel side B
Miquel BrownOn The Radio
Vinyl pressings
On The Radio
by Miquel Brown · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesBoogieFunkSoulElectronic
On The Radio 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 On The Radio
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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 SOHO 59
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
SOHO 59 A-1 ✩MT✩1 MWRunout side A
SOHO 59 B-1 ✩MT✩1 DAMONTRunout side B
SOHO 59ALabel side A
SOHO 59BLabel side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 59
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT.59 A-1 *MT*1 DAMONT MWRunout Side A
SOHOT.59 B-1 *MT*1 DAMONTRunout Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 59
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-59/A III etRunout side A
SOHOT-59/B et IPRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 59
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records RSNP 59
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHOT 59First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Record Shack Records SOHO 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Record Shack Records RSNP 59First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Record Shack Records RSX 59First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-827First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-827 / Record Shack Records OOS-827First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 59First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 59First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 59First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Telediscos SU/02912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AOn The Radio6:35
- BOn The Radio (Instrumental)5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Radio are there?
10 vinyl pressings of On The Radio are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was On The Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Record Shack Records SOHOT 59.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOHOT 59, SOHO 59, RSNP 59, RSX 59) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOHOT∙59∙A-1 ✲MT✲1 DAMONT MW T1 and SOHOT∙59∙B-1 ✲MT✲1 DAMONT D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Radio 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.
