US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 154-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · 49
- Runout / matrix
SRC 870 154 1 AS SP 1-1 STERLINGRunout side A
SRC 870 154 1 BS SP 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B
Nia PeeplesTrouble
Vinyl pressings
Trouble
by Nia Peeples · 1988
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectroFunkContemporary R&B
Trouble was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Trouble
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 154-7
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 154-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · 53
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 154-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 49 - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC 870154-7-2-59546 SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SRC 870154-7-2-59546 INST SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
2-59546A-Side Label
2-59546 INSTB-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 602-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 154-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | Mercury 870 447-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 154-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 154-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Mercury 870 447-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 447-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mercury EP-MER-8562 / Mercury 870 447-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-855 / Mercury 870 154-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury PRO 602-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 154-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Trouble (12" Remix)7:20
- A2Trouble (7" Version)4:15
- B1Trouble (Dub Mix)6:25
- B2Trouble (Instrumental)6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trouble are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Trouble are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Trouble first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 870 154-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Trouble is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 154-1, 870 154-7, PRO 602-1, 870 154-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC 870 154 1 AS SP 1-1 STERLING and SRC 870 154 1 BS SP 1-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trouble 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.