Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA FB 3254Planet FB 3254
- Format
- 7"
Pointer SistersAmerican Music
Vinyl pressings
American Music
by Pointer Sisters · 1982
16 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
American Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 American Music
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Planet FB 3254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA FB-3254-A EIA side runout, stamped, (EI is etched)
RCA FB-3254-B EIB side runout, stamped, (EI is etched)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Planet YB-13254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YB-13254-A-3S MRΔ 107802 (2) Precision SMEtched side A
YB-13254-B-3S MRΔ 107802 X Precision SMEtched side B
YB-13254-ALabel side A
YB-13254-BLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Planet YB-13254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YB-13254-A-4S Precision SM 1636Etched side A, "1636" reverse text variation 1
YB-13254-B-4S 1635 Precision SMEtched side B, "1635" reverse text variation 1
YB-13254-A-1S Precision SM• I A2Runout side A variation 2
YB-13254-B-1S Precision SM• I A1Runout side B variation 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Planet YB-13254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YB-13254-A-3S Precision SMSide A Runout, etched
YB-13254-B-5S Precision SMSide B Runout, etched
YB-13254-ASide A Label
YB-13254-BSide B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Planet JH-13254Planet YB-13254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YB-13254-A-3S MR Δ 107802 (2) Precision SMA-Side Runout
YA-13254-C-1S MR Δ 107803 Precision SMB-Side Runout
YB-13254-ALabel Side A
YA-13254-CLabel Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Planet 104026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | Planet FB-3254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Planet YB-13254First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | RCA YB 3254 / Planet YB 3254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Planet DC 9923 / RCA Victor DC 9923First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA FB 3254 / Planet FB 3254First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Germany | Planet FB 3254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Planet FB 3254First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Planet FB 3254First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Planet 104026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA Victor TRS 421First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA FB 3254 / Planet FB 3254First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Planet YB-13254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Planet JH-13254 / Planet YB-13254First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Planet YB-13254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Music3:43
- BI Want To Do It With You3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Music are there?
16 vinyl pressings of American Music are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was American Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is RCA FB 3254.
How do I tell if my copy of American Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FB 3254, YB-13254, JH-13254, 104026) 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 American Music 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.
