UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1358
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1358 A§Side A
TMGT 1358 A2Variant 1
TMGT 1358 B§Side B
TMGT 1358 B1Variant 1
Phyllis St. JamesCandlelight Afternoon
Vinyl pressings
Candlelight Afternoon
by Phyllis St. James · 1984
11 pressings3 countriesSoulBoogieFunk / Soul
Candlelight Afternoon 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 Candlelight Afternoon
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1358 A§A Label
TMG 1358 B§B Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1358
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1358 A2A Label
TMGT 1358 B2B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1758 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1758MF-A-67088-15B QH #8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
1758MF-B-67089-15B QH #8 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67088A-Side Label
67089B-Side Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1758MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
67088Label A-side
67089Label B-side
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-154
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR154-A-61082-D-ISAZHU #13 JM ITDORun-out A-side [etched]
PR154-B-67088-ISAZHU #13 ITDO JMRun-out B-side [etched]
67088-DLabel A-side
67088Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 61519First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61581First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown DZ 61490First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1358First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1358First year12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 1358First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Motown PR-154First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1758 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1758MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1758MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1758MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACandlelight Afternoon5:29
- B1Candlelight Afternoon (Short Version)3:41
- B2Back In The Race4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candlelight Afternoon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Candlelight Afternoon are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Candlelight Afternoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, France. One of them is Motown TMGT 1358.
How do I tell if my copy of Candlelight Afternoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMGT 1358, TMG 1358, 1758 MF, 1758MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMGT 1358 A§ and TMGT 1358 A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Candlelight Afternoon 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.