UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4436
- Format
- LP, Album
Ronnie Aldrich And His OrchestraEmotions
Vinyl pressings
Emotions
by Ronnie Aldrich And His Orchestra · 1978
10 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningThemeElectronicJazz
Emotions was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Emotions
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44310
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4436
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44310
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca SP 44310
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFSI 4436
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15830-1CRunout area side A
ZAL-15831-1CRunout area side B
ZAL 15380Label side A
ZAL 15381Label side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia & New Zealand | Decca PFS 4436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records SP 44310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Decca SP 44310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Decca PFSI 4436First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Valentim de Carvalho CI SARL PPFS 4436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Decca PFS 4436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | London Records SP 44310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | London Records SP 44310LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Decca PFS 4436LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Decca PFS 4436LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Emotions
- A2Exotica
- A3The Name Of The Game
- A4How Deep Is Your Love
- A5Star Wars Suite (Main Theme, Cantina Band, Princess Leia's Theme)
- B1Take A Chance On Me
- B2Cavatina
- B3Just For You
- B4Don't Cry For Me Argentina
- B5You Light Up My Life
- B6Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotions are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Emotions are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Emotions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4436.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4436, SP 44310, PFSI 4436, PPFS 4436) 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 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.