US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records JZ 36094Bang Records PZ 36094
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul DavisPaul Davis
Vinyl pressings
Paul Davis
by Paul Davis · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockSoft RockRock
Paul Davis was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Paul Davis
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records JZ 36094
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AL-36094-1F B7 MASTERFONICSA side runout etch, exc MASTERFONICS stamp
S1 BL A̷L̷-36094-1J MASTERFONICS AB side runout etch, exc MASTERFONICS stamp
AL 36094Label A
BL 36094Label B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records JZ 36094
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-36094-1G MASTERFONICSSide A Runout etched MASTERFONICS stamped
P PBL-36094-1L MASTERFONICSSide B Runout etched MASTERFONICS stamped
AL 36094Side A Label
BL 36094Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records JZ 36094Bang Records 36094
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-36094- 1F B 6 \ Masterfonics SSide A
BL A̶L̶ -36094- 1J Masterfonics A 5 S1Side B
AL 36094Side A label
BL 36094Side B label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JZ 36094Bang Records JZ 36094
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36094Side A label
BL 36094Side B label
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83820
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Epic JZ 36094 / Bang Records JZ 36094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 83820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Philippines | CBS/Sony JZ 36094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Bang Records JZ 36094 / Bang Records 36094First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Bang Records JZ 36094 / Bang Records PZ 36094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Bang Records JZ 36094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Bang Records JZ 36094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bang Records JZ 36094LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Do Right4:05
- A2Cry Just A Little3:42
- A3He Sang Our Love Songs4:18
- A4All The Way4:46
- B1Too Slow To Disco4:32
- B2Let Me Know If It's Over3:21
- B3Do You Believe In Love3:54
- B4So True3:25
- B5When Everything Else Is Gone5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paul Davis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Paul Davis are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Paul Davis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is Bang Records JZ 36094.
How do I tell if my copy of Paul Davis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 36094, EPC 83820, 25AP 1857, ELPS 4062) 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 Paul Davis 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.
