Vinyl pressings
by Ry Cooder · 1985
Music From The Motion Picture "Alamo Bay" was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
SH-SP I-25311-A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21192-SH1 SLM Δ 9576 I-3 SP0-2Side A runout, variant 1
SH-SP I-25311-B SH-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21193-SH1 SLM Δ 9576-X 1-3 SP0-2Side B runout, variant 1
1-25311-A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21192-SH1 SLM Δ 9576 I-1Side A runout, variant 2
1-25311-B SH-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21193-SH1 SLM Δ 9576-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
92-53111 A QuSide 1
92-53111 B QuSide 2
149 820279 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A runout stamped
149 820279 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B runout stamped
820 279-1 S 1 3 20 F 1Variant 1: Runout side A stamped, F 1 etched
820 279-1 S 2 3 20 B 1Variant 1: Runout side B stamped, B 1 etched
820 279-1 S 1 3 20 A 1Variant 2: Runout side A stamped, A 1 etched
820 279-1 S 2 3 20 A 1Variant 2: Runout side B stamped, A 1 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Big Time BT 7052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Slash 92 53111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | London Records 820 279-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 820 279-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | London Records 820279-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | London Records 820 279-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L28P 1221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L28P 1221First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 820 279-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Slash SLAP 7 / Slash PACLZ 3960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Slash 1-25311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
11 vinyl pressings of Music From The Motion Picture "Alamo Bay" are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Slash 1-25311.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25311, SLAP 7, BT 7052, 92 53111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH-SP I-25311-A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21192-SH1 SLM Δ 9576 I-3 SP0-2 and SH-SP I-25311-B SH-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-21193-SH1 SLM Δ 9576-X 1-3 SP0-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
