US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25320-A-Sr-2 [SRC logo]Side A runout, etched
1-25320-B-Sr-I [SRC logo]Side B runout, etched
Morris DayColor Of Success
Vinyl pressings
Color Of Success
by Morris Day · 1985
14 pressings10 countriesMinneapolis SoundFunkFunk / Soul
Color Of Success 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 Color Of Success
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25320
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25320-A-SH2 [ARC logo] B-21723-SH2 SLM △ 10359 1-1Side A Variant 1
1-25320-B-SH1 [ARC logo] B-21724-SH1 SLM △ 10359-X 1-2Side B Variant 1
1-25320-A-SH1 [ARC logo] B-21723-SH1 SLM △ 10359 1-1Side A Variant 2
1-25320-B-SH1 [ARC logo] B-21724-SH1 SLM △ 10359-X 1-1Side B Variant 2
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 83991
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 25320-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 53201Warner Bros. Records 92-53201
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 925 320-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Print On Labels
- Runout / matrix
925320-1 A2Side A Runout Print
925320-1 BSide B Runout Print
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 83991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 25320-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 53201 / Warner Bros. Records 92-53201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 320-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 320-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 5320-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-13188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 92 5320 - 1 / Warner Bros. Records 925320-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1-25320LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | USA, Canada & UK | Warner Bros. Records R-153627LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 92 5320-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1.1(Intro: Somewhere Over The Rainbow)0:11
- A1.2Color Of Success5:10
- A2The Character4:07
- A3The Oak Tree7:22
- B1Love Sign6:22
- B2Don't Wait For Me7:12
- B3Love / Addiction5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Color Of Success are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Color Of Success are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Color Of Success first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 25320-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Color Of Success is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 25320-1, 83991, 25320-1, 92 53201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25320-A-Sr-2 [SRC logo] and 1-25320-B-Sr-I [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Color Of Success 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.
