Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 541-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 258541-0-A K 4Runout side A
D R/S Alsdorf 258541-0-B K 1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Earth Angel
by New Edition · 1986
24 pressings9 countriesContemporary R&BDoo WopSoundtrackFunk / Soul
Earth Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Earth Angel
23 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 542-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BE R/S Alsdorf 258542 - 7 - ARunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 258542 - 7B KRunout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT-1103-A1 MTRunout, A-side, etched
MCAT-1103-B1 MTRunout, B-side, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23669
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5993-FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout
MCA-5994-FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Side B runout
MCA 5993Side A label
MCA-5994Side B label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52905
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC 21288Side A label
MC 20581RRESide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52905First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23669First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 541-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 542-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Guatemala | MCA Records MCA 52905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Honduras | MCA Records 52905First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | MCA Records 752905First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Panama | MCA Records 52905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Panama | MCA Records 52905First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1103First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1103First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT-1103dlFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23669First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | American Pie 91217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AEarth Angel3:59
- BWith You All The Way4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earth Angel are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Earth Angel are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Earth Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records 258 541-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Earth Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 258 541-0, 258 542-7, MCAT 1103, MCA 1103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 258541-0-A K 4 and D R/S Alsdorf 258541-0-B K 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earth Angel 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.
