UK
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park W 0075(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
PrinceDiamonds And Pearls
Vinyl pressings
Diamonds And Pearls
by Prince · 1991
12 pressings6 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Diamonds And Pearls 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 Diamonds And Pearls
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0075Paisley Park 5439-19059-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W0075-A-1 LYN 29657 HSide A runout, etched, variant 1
W0075-B-1 LYN 29658 HSide B runout, etched, variant 1
W0075-A-1 LYN 29657 BSide A runout, etched, variant 2
W0075-B-1 LYN 29658 CSide B runout, etched, variant 2
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park 7-19083Warner Bros. Records 7-19083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-19083-A-RE1-SR1 DMM SP 1-1 Precision TDA-side runout, variant 1
7-19083-B-RE1-SR1 DMM SP 1-1 Precision TDB-side runout, variant 1
7-19083-A-RE1-SR1 DMM SP 1-1 Precision TDA-side runout, variant 2
7-19083-B-SR1 DMM SP 1-1 Precision TDB-side runout, variant 2
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park PRO-A-5148Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-5148
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-5148-SRI DMM Precision TD SP I-ISide A
PRO-A2-5148-SRI DMM Precision TD SP I-ISide B
Europe
November 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park W 0075Warner Bros. Records 5439-19059-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 543 919059-7-Ax HüSide A runout stamp
WMME Alsdorf 543 919059-7-Bx HüSide B runout stamp
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Paisley Park W0075TWarner Bros. Records 9362-40311-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8 WMME Alsdorf 936 240311-0-A Hü 4000Side A runout, stamped/etched, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 936 240311-0-B HüSide B runout, stamped/etched, variant 1
1 WMME Alsdorf 936 240311-0-A Hü 4000Side A runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
6 WMME Alsdorf 936 240311-0-B HüSide B runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Paisley Park W0075T / Warner Bros. Records 9362-40311-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Paisley Park W 0075 / Paisley Park 5439-19059-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Paisley Park W 0075 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-19059-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Paisley Park 5439-19059-7 / Warner Bros. Records W0075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1991 | Jamaica | Warner Bros. Records 7-19083-4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Mexico | Paisley Park PRO 622 / Warner Bros. Records PRO 622First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Paisley Park PRO-A-5148 / Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-5148First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Paisley Park 7-19083 / Warner Bros. Records 7-19083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Paisley Park W 0075 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-19059-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Paisley Park W 0075(T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0075 / Paisley Park 5439-19059-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Europe | Paisley Park W0075 T / Paisley Park 9362-40311-012", Single, Reissue | 12", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADiamonds And Pearls (LP Version)
- BQ In Doubt (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamonds And Pearls are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Diamonds And Pearls are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1991 and 2007.
When was Diamonds And Pearls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Paisley Park W 0075(T), released November 25, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamonds And Pearls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 0075(T), W0075, 7-19083, PRO-A-5148) 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 Diamonds And Pearls 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.
