Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12011
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY BEST12011 A 2S 1AEtching Side A
SPIRY BEST12011 B - 1AEtching Side B
Natasha KingAM-FM (Rap)
Vinyl pressings
AM-FM (Rap)
by Natasha King · 1983
31 pressings14 countriesItalo-DiscoPop RapElectronicHip Hop
AM-FM (Rap) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 AM-FM (Rap)
26 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12011
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM-FMEtching Side A
SPIRY - BEST 12011 B - I AEtching Side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR· 50284 · ARunout side A, etched
BR 50284 · BRunout side B, etched
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Venus VNS 44002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
34 VNS 44002-1N cgd DD 23-5-83Runout side A, etched
34 VNS 44002-2N cgd DD 23-5-83Runout side B, etched
34 VNS 44002-1NLabel side A
34 VNS 44002-2NLabel side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Best Record BEST 12011
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY- BEST 12011 A 2 S - I ARunout side A
SPIRY- BEST 12011 B S - I ARunout side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ecstasy XTCT 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 1250007First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Benelux | Baby Records BRD 1250011 / Baby Records BRD 1250 011First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Benelux | Baby Records BR 50007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Brazil | Epic 46.603First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Neige Records NEI-12107First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Neige Records NEI-45107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan ATO 12-27022First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan ATO 27022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan ATO 27022First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Baby Records 1C K052 1654226First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Baby Records 1C 006-1654227 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-1654227First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Greece | Philips 814033-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12011First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Best Record BEST 12011First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50284First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Arista 614 37412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Arista 614 47312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Arista 614 37412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAM-FM (Rap)7:54
- BAM-FM (Rap) (Instrumental)7:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of AM-FM (Rap) are there?
31 vinyl pressings of AM-FM (Rap) are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1991.
When was AM-FM (Rap) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Best Record BEST 12011.
How do I tell if my copy of AM-FM (Rap) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEST 12011, BR 50284, VNS 44002, XTCT 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRY BEST12011 A 2S 1A and SPIRY BEST12011 B - 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is AM-FM (Rap) 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.