US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-89902RFC Records 0-89902
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-43951-SPMatrix / A
ST-DM-43952-SPMatrix / B
HERBIE JRRunout / A, B / + Stylised Smile
Quadrant SixBody Mechanic
Vinyl pressings
Body Mechanic
by Quadrant Six · 1982
17 pressings4 countriesElectroElectronic
Body Mechanic 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 Body Mechanic
6 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89892RFC Records 7-89892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1-1 STERLING SRC STA-44009-1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SRC STA-44010-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-44009-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-44010-SPB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-89902RFC Records 0-89902
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC STERLING Ⓗ STDM-43951-6 1-1Runout Side A Etched & Stamped
SRC STERLING Ⓗ STDM-43952-6 1-1Runout Side B Etched & Stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 394RFC Records DMD 394
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ST DM-4351 ST-DM-45951-2 1-1 SRCA-Side Runout Etching
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ST DM-4351 ST-DM-45952-2 1-1 SRCB-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-43951-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-43952-SPB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89892RFC Records 7-89892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 394RFC Records DMD 394
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Allied Record Company Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ST DM-43951-3 B-17570-3 3299A-Side Runout Etching
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ST DM-43951-3 B-17571-3 3299-XB-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-43951-ARA-Side Label
ST-DM-43952-ARB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 | US | Atlantic DMD 394 / RFC Records DMD 394First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 0-89902 / RFC Records 0-89902First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89892 / RFC Records 7-89892First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic STDM 43951-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89892 / RFC Records 7-89892First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 0-89902 / RFC Records 0-89902First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic DMD 394 / RFC Records DMD 394First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 810 866-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 0930.11712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Fabrica De Discos Peerless, S.A. MX-0078-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Maxi 11999-67", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 127212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-8646912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 127212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 8646912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label STDA 43952-112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABody Mechanic (Vocal)6:58
- BBody Mechanic (Instrumental)5:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body Mechanic are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Body Mechanic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was Body Mechanic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Atlantic 0-89902.
How do I tell if my copy of Body Mechanic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-89902, 7-89892, DMD 394) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-43951-SP and ST-DM-43952-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body Mechanic 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.