UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 958
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA 958 A-1 POUNDA TA1PE ⋀Side A runout
MCA 958 B-1 ⋀Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
New Attitude
by Patti LaBelle · 1984
29 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronicRock
New Attitude was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 New Attitude
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7-52517
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 25 9158-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records 25 9158-7
- Format
- 7", 45 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52517First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9158-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA Records 25 9158-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCA 958First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Brazil | MCA Records 601.70397", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2353412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-525177" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 157-0 / MCA Records MCA-2353412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 158-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Guatemala | MCA Records 22925915877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | MCA Records MEP-1201 / MCA Records MCA-2353412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-85-111 / MCA Records MCA-525177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records S 259158-7 / MCA Records 25 9158-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records S 259158-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 95812" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ANew Attitude3:59
- BShoot Out2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Attitude are there?
29 vinyl pressings of New Attitude are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was New Attitude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Italy, Spain. One of them is MCA Records MCA 958.
How do I tell if my copy of New Attitude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 958, 7-52517, 25 9158-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 958 A-1 POUNDA TA1PE ⋀ and MCA 958 B-1 ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New Attitude 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.
