Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZC 69175
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA C-ZC-69 175 - ARunout side A
RCA C-ZC-69 175 - BRunout side B
ZC 69175-ALabel side A
ZC 69175-BLabel side B
RockwellObscene Phone Caller
Vinyl pressings
Obscene Phone Caller
by Rockwell · 1984
26 pressings11 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Obscene Phone Caller was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Obscene Phone Caller
25 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 69174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA C-ZB-69174-A H1Runout side A, stamped/"H1" etched, variant 1
RCA C-ZB-69174-B H1Runout side B, stamped/"H1" etched, variant 1
RCA 0 C-ZB-69 174-A H1Runout side A, stamped/"H1" etched, variant 2
RCA 0 C-ZB-69174-B H1Runout side B, stamped/"H1" etched, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1336
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMGT-1336 A-1 [Penthouse] *MT*Runout A, etched, [stamped]
TMGT-1336-B [Penthouse] *MT*Runout B, etched, [stamped]
TMGT 1336 A§Label A
TMGT 1336 B§Label B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1336
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG-1336 A-1A-Side run-out, hand-etched
TMG-1336 B-1B-Side run-out, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT1336
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Red Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1336 A-1-1-1-1 Penthouse
TMGT 1336 A-1-1-1-1 Penthouse
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1731MF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
66989Center Label Side A
66989-ICenter Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Motown 1731 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 1731XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 61386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61385First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 69175First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 69174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-64321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZC-64322First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Motown MT-25-434First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Motown 01731MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60135First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown SPCO 60134First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60135First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AObscene Phone Caller4:28
- BObscene Phone Caller (Instrumental)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Obscene Phone Caller are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Obscene Phone Caller are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Obscene Phone Caller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Motown ZC 69175.
How do I tell if my copy of Obscene Phone Caller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZC 69175, ZB 69174, TMGT 1336, TMG 1336) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA C-ZC-69 175 - A and RCA C-ZC-69 175 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Obscene Phone Caller 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.
