US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52572
- Format
- 7"
One WayLet's Talk
Vinyl pressings
Let's Talk
by One Way · 1985
16 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Let's Talk 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 Let's Talk
16 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23545
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA 4488Side 1 Label
MCA 4491Side 2 Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23545
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4488-FDS-1Runout side A, variant 1
MCA-4491-FDS-1Runout side B, variant 1
MCA-4488-FDS-4 ◈-P-◈ IRunout side A, variant 2
MCA-4491-FDS-4 ◈-P-◈ IRunout side B, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1294
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records S45-17002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23545First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23545First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Benelux | MCA Records 259 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 018-0 / MCA Records MCA-23545First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | MCA Records 752572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 972First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 972First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCA 972First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-1294First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52572First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-23545First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records S45-17002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52572First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-23545First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALet's Talk (Dance Mix)9:45
- B1Let's Talk (LP Version)5:23
- B2Let's Talk (Dub Version)10:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Talk are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Let's Talk are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Let's Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52572.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52572, MCA-23545, L33-1294, S45-17002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Talk 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.
