Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PW 14196
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PW-14190-ALabel A
PW-14190-BLabel B
Pointer SistersTwist My Arm
Vinyl pressings
Twist My Arm
by Pointer Sisters · 1985
13 pressings6 countriesSoulContemporary R&BElectronicFunk / Soul
Twist My Arm was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Twist My Arm
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PB 14197 A1 (CR)Etched runout side A
PB 14197 B1 (CR)Etched runout side B
(PB-14197-A)Label matrix side A
(PB-14197-B)Label matrix side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PW-14196
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PW-14196-A-20 S PrecisionRunout side A
PW-14196-B-20 S PrecisionRunout side B
PW-14196-ALabel side A
PW-14196-BLabel side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JK-14197RCA PB-14197
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB-1̶4̶3̶0̶3̶-̶A̶-̶3̶S PB 14197-A 20S Precision ELA-Δ 110 502Runout A, etched
PB-1̶4̶3̶0̶3̶-̶A̶-̶4̶S PB-14197-A-20S Precision ELA-Δ 110 502Runout A, etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JR-14196
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PW-14196-ALabels
Australia & New Zealand
December 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-298
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | RCA PB-14197First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA Victor PW 14196First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | RCA JK-14197 / RCA PB-14197First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | RCA Victor PW-14196First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | RCA JR-14196First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-298First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT 4987412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB 49873 / RCA PB498737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 14196-1-RD12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | RCA PB-141977", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1044757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1044757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATwist My Arm (Dance Mix)5:51
- B1Twist My Arm (Instrumental)5:06
- B2Easy Persuasion4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twist My Arm are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Twist My Arm are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Twist My Arm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, US, Australia & New Zealand, Barbados. One of them is RCA Victor PW 14196.
How do I tell if my copy of Twist My Arm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PW 14196, PB-14197, PW-14196, JK-14197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PW-14190-A and PW-14190-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twist My Arm 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.
