UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EA 185 A-1-1-1-1Runout side A
EA 185 B-1-1-2-6Runout side B
EA 185ALabel side A
EA 185BLabel side B
Russ BallardVoices
Vinyl pressings
Voices
by Russ Ballard · 1984
16 pressings9 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Voices 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 Voices
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
EA 185 A-1-1-Q3-Runout side A
EA 185 B-1-1-Q4-Runout side B
EA 185ALabel side A
EA 185BLabel side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-8204-S-45-501372-A-Z6 -------◁ MASTERDISKA runout etched, Masterdisk stamped
B-8204-S-45-501419-Z4 -------◁ MASTERDISKB runout etched, Masterdisk stamped
X501372ASide A Label
X501419Side B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AMI-1368
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMI 1368 ASide A label
AMI 1368 BSide B label
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1368First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-8204First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 062-20 0442 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 062-20 0442 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 062-20 0442 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | EMI America 2001997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI America 16 2003716First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI America 06 2001997First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI America 06 2001997First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America EA 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America EA 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | EMI America B-8204First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | EMI America P-B-8204First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | EMI America 052-20 0442 6 / Hispavox 052-20 0442 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | EMI America EMA-181-0307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVoices4:14
- BLiving Without You4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Voices are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Voices are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1991.
When was Voices first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI America EA 185.
How do I tell if my copy of Voices is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EA 185, B-8204, P-B-8204, AMI-1368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EA 185 A-1-1-1-1 and EA 185 B-1-1-2-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Voices 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.
