Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 102.935MCA Records 102 935
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
102935 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side A
102935 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
Randy CrawfordPeople Alone
Vinyl pressings
People Alone
by Randy Crawford · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesSoulBalladThemeFunk / Soul
People Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 People Alone
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 102.935MCA Records 102 935
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
102935 A-1/81S 1 Made in GermanyRunout side A stamped
102935 B-1/81S 1 Made in GermanyRunout side B stamped
S 102.935 ALabel side A
S 102.935 BLabel side B
UK
March 1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-676-A1 BilBo • TA1PE FOR SHIOBAIN ΛA-side runout, etched / stamped
MCA-676-B1 BilBo • TA1PE 4 ΛB-side runout, etched / stamped
MCA 676A 45Label, A-side
MCA 676B 45Label, B-side
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MIC A 9297Label, A-side
MIC B 9297Label, B-side
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 102 935
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 102935MCA Records 102 935
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 81 2 ̷1̷0̷2̷9̷9̷7̷ A 102935 Ʈ ̷1̷0̷2̷9̷9̷7̷ ARunout side A
[AGI logo] 81 2 ̷1̷0̷2̷9̷9̷7̷ B 102935 Ʈ ̷1̷0̷2̷9̷9̷7̷ BRunout side B
102935-ALabel side A
102935-BLabel side A
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | MCA Records 9297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | MCA Records 102 935First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | MCA Records 102935 / MCA Records 102 935First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | MCA Records 102 935First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1520First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 102.935 / MCA Records 102 935First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 102.935 / MCA Records 102 935First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCA 676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-82-1067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- APeople Alone (Love Theme - The Competition)2:55
- BLove Theme (The Competition - Instr.)2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of People Alone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of People Alone are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was People Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records 102.935.
How do I tell if my copy of People Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 102.935, MCA 676, 9297, 102 935) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 102935 A-1/81S I Made in Germany and 102935 B-1/81S I Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is People Alone 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.
