US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6319MCA Records MCA 6319
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9008Label Side A
MCA 9101Label Side B
Nanci GriffithStorms
Vinyl pressings
Storms
by Nanci Griffith · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkFolkWorld
Storms was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Storms
8 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6319MCA Records MCA 6319
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9008 ML-4 JP ◈-P-◈ I TML-MRunout A
MCA 9101 ML-3 JP ◈-P-◈ II TML-XRunout B
MCA9008Label A
MCA9101Label B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6319
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9008 ML-4 JP◈-P-◈ TML-MRunout Side A Etched, .◈-P-◈, TML-M Stamped
MCA 9101 ML-3 ◈-P-◈ TML-X VVVRunout Side B Etched, ◈-P-◈,TML-X Stamped
MCA9008Label Side A
MCA9101Label Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 6600
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 6066
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCG 6066 A - 1U - 1 - 1Side 1 runout, stamped
MCG 6066 B - 1U - 1 - 1Side 2 runout, stamped
MCG 6066ASide 1 label
MCG 6066BSide 2 label
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6319MCA Records MCA 6319
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9008Label Side A
MCA 9101Label Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-6319 / MCA Records MCA 6319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 256 690-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 6066 / MCA Records MCA 6319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 6600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCG 6066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-6319 / MCA Records MCA 6319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-6319 / MCA Records MCA 6319First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-6319 / MCA Records MCA-6319LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-6319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Alto Analogue AA 004LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1I Don't Wanna Talk About Love4:08
- A2Drive-In Movies And Dashboard Lights3:14
- A3You Made This Love A Teardrop3:12
- A4Brave Companion Of The Road3:20
- A5Storms3:10
- B1It's A Hard Life Wherever You Go4:01
- B2If Wishes Were Changes3:47
- B3Listen To The Radio3:48
- B4Leaving The Harbor3:28
- B5Radio Fragile5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Storms are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Storms are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1997.
When was Storms first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-6319.
How do I tell if my copy of Storms is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-6319, MCA 6600, MCG 6066, 256 690-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 9008 and MCA 9101. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Storms 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.