US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86502
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Roberta FlackOasis
Vinyl pressings
Oasis
by Roberta Flack · 1988
14 pressings6 countriesSoulSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Oasis was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Oasis
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-56163-ARLabel side A
ST-A-56166-ARLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST 56163-2 a R-21623-2 △ 22707 I - IRunout, Side A, Etched
ST 56166-2 a R-21624-2 I - I △ 22708Runout, Side B, Etched
TML-XRunout, Side A&B, Stamped
ST-A-56163-ARA Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · SP
- Runout / matrix
STA 56163-2 o R-21623-2 △ 22707 I - I PL-SPRunout, Side A, Etched
STA 56166-1Runout, Side B, Etched
TML-M SRSRunout, Side A&B, Stamped
ST-A-56163-SPA Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · SP
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 2509
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Atlantic 788996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic PRO 89967First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Atlantic 788 996-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Hong Kong | AtlanticFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 1.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-86502First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2509First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2509First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-88996First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOasis4:00
- BYou Know What It's Like4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oasis are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oasis are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Oasis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia, Europe, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86502.
How do I tell if my copy of Oasis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86502, 7-88996, PR 2509, 788996) 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 Oasis 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.
