Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 92 14590
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
CR 1-2 CSR 0-21459-A-SR1 SP-CAN 92-14590 ASRIXSide 1
92-14590 BSRIX CSR 0-21459-B-SR1 SP-CAN 1-4 CRSide 2
Quincy JonesThe Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
Vinyl pressings
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
by Quincy Jones · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesDowntempoSoulElectronic
The Secret Garden was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Secret Garden
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Qwest Records 92 14590First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Qwest Records W 9992 / Qwest Records 5439-199992-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | WEA 1.2517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Qwest Records W 9992 T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Qwest Records W9992 / Qwest Records W 99927" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Qwest Records W 9992 (T) / Qwest Records W9992T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Qwest Records 0-21459 / Warner Bros. Records 0-2145912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | US | Qwest Records W 99927" | 7" |
| 1990 | US | Qwest Records 7-199927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Qwest Records PRO-A-389012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) (Part I)4:23
- A2The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) (Part II)4:23
- A3The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite Complete) (Combined Remix Version)6:38
- B1Sax In The Garden (Jazzy Instrumental Version)6:38
- B2The Erotic Garden (After Hours Version)8:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Secret Garden are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Secret Garden are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was The Secret Garden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Canada. One of them is Qwest Records 92 14590.
How do I tell if my copy of The Secret Garden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 92 14590) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 1-2 CSR 0-21459-A-SR1 SP-CAN 92-14590 ASRIX and 92-14590 BSRIX CSR 0-21459-B-SR1 SP-CAN 1-4 CR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Secret Garden 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.
