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Rush Rush

by Paula Abdul · 1991

21 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic

Rush Rush was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Rush Rush

21 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 12 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.

France

1991
Label and catalog number
Virgin 90675
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

90675 A PDORunout side A

90675 B PDORunout side B

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France

1991
Label and catalog number
Virgin 90675
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

SA9006 A PDO A ARunout side A

SA9006 B PDO A ARunout side B

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UK

June 10, 1991
Label and catalog number
Virgin America VUS 38Virgin America 114 172
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
Runout / matrix

VUS 38-ASide A label

VUS 38-BSide B label

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UK

June 10, 1991
Label and catalog number
Virgin America VUS 38Captive Records VUS 38
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
Runout / matrix

VUS 38 A-1U-1-Q2 DRunout side A

VUS 38 B-1U-1-Q2 DRunout side B

VUS 38-ALabel side A

VUS 38-BLabel side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1991
Label and catalog number
Virgin America VUSTY 38Captive Records 614 172
Format
12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Gatefold Sleeve
Runout / matrix

VUSTY 38A1 ORLAKE*A side runout etched

VUSTY 38B ORLAKE*B side runout etched

VUSTY 38ADisc, A side

VUSTY BDisc, B side

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 21 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s21 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1991AustralasiaVirgin VUST 38First year12", 45 RPM, Single12", 45 RPM, Single
1991AustraliaVirgin VUS 38 / Captive Records VUS 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1991AustraliaVirgin VUS 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1991BrazilVirgin 9951 248First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo
1991EuropeVirgin 614 172 / Virgin VUST 38First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1991EuropeVirgin 114 172 / Captive Records 114 172First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991FranceVirgin 90675First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991FranceVirgin SA 9006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1991FranceVirgin 90675First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991GreeceVirgin VG 2172ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1991ItalyVirgin Dischi S.R.L. VUS 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1991ItalyVirgin VUST 38First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1991MexicoVirgin 700 1019First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1991PhilippinesVirgin VAS-91-4087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991PortugalVirgin PABDUL 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
All 21 pressings from the 1990s

Tracklist

  1. ARush Rush (7 Inch Edit)4:19
  2. BRush Rush (Dub Mix)5:56

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Rush Rush are there?

21 vinyl pressings of Rush Rush are listed here, from 12 countries.

When was Rush Rush first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1991, in France, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Virgin 90675.

How do I tell if my copy of Rush Rush is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90675, SA 9006, VUS 38, VUSTY 38) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 90675 A PDO and 90675 B PDO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Rush Rush 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.

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