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Abstract Emotions

by Randy Crawford · 1986

13 pressings10 countriesDowntempoDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul

Abstract Emotions was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Abstract Emotions

11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.

Europe

1986
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 925 423-1Warner Bros. Records WX 46
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

GER 3-1 △12789 3 4 125423 A SH1 DMM STERLING TJ 34 B-23799-SH1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-ARunout side A, variant 1

GER 125423 B SH2 57 DMM STERLING TJ B-23800-SH2 Δ12789-X 2-1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-Bxx DRunout side B, variant 1

GER 3-1 △12789 3 4 125423 A SH1 DMM STERLING TJ 34 B-23799-SH1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-AXXRunout side A, variant 2

GER 125423 SH2 14 DMM STERLING TJ B-23800-SH2 Δ12789-X 2-1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-B DRunout side B, variant 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 1-25423Warner Bros. Records 9 25423-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

AL-SP △12789 2-2 1 25423 A SH1 DMM STERLING TJ B-23799 - SH1 SP-01Runout area A-side, etched

SP △12789-X B-23800 SH1 1 25423 B SH1 DMM STERLING TJRunout area B-side, etched

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Australia

July 1986
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 25423-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

AUST. △12789 2-5 125423 A SH1 DMM STERLING T⅃ B-23799-SH1 MX211625-BSide 1 etched runout

1-5 △12789-X B-23800-SH1 125423 B SH1 DMM STERLING T⅃ MX211626-BSide 2 etched runout

MX211625Side 1 label

MX211626Side 2 label

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Canada

1986
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 92 54231
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

92-54231-A-1A-2HZ: DM-2Runout A, etched

92-54231-B-1A-2HZ: DM-2Runout B, etched

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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
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 54231First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986EuropeWarner Bros. Records 925 423-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX 46First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986IrelandWarner Bros. Records 925423-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX46First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986IsraelWarner Bros. Records BAN 925423-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986ItalyWarner Bros. Records 92 5423-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986JapanWarner Bros. Records P-13312First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1986New ZealandWarner Bros. Records 925 423-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USWarner Bros. Records 1-25423 / Warner Bros. Records 9 25423-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986ZimbabweWarner Bros. Records WBC 1595First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 25423-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986JapanWarner Bros. Records P-13312First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 25423-1LPLP
?New ZealandWarner Bros. Records 25423-1LP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1Can't Stand The Pain6:02
  2. A2Actual Emotional Love5:05
  3. A3World Of Fools5:00
  4. A4Betcha4:31
  5. A5Higher Than Anyone Can Count4:14
  6. B1Desire5:25
  7. B2Gettin' Away With Murder4:02
  8. B3Overnight5:14
  9. B4Almaz4:04
  10. B5Don't Wanna Be Normal5:20

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Abstract Emotions are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Abstract Emotions are listed here, from 10 countries.

When was Abstract Emotions first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 925 423-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Abstract Emotions is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 925 423-1, 1-25423, 25423-1, P-13312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GER 3-1 △12789 3 4 125423 A SH1 DMM STERLING TJ 34 B-23799-SH1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-A and GER 125423 B SH2 57 DMM STERLING TJ B-23800-SH2 Δ12789-X 2-1 R/S Alsdorf 925423-1-Bxx D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Abstract Emotions 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.

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