Japan
October 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Terrapin 12AH 2251TR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Ryuichi SakamotoRisky
Vinyl pressings
Risky
by Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1987
13 pressings5 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronicPop
Risky was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Risky
13 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Terrapin 07SH1949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Japan
July 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Terrapin 07SH 1949 TR
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Japan
October 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Terrapin 12AH 2251TR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651017 6Terrapin 651017 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
651017-6 A1Side A runout, variant 1
651017-6 B1Side B runout, variant 1
651017-6 A1 2 ASide A runout, variant 2
651017-6 B1 2 ASide B runout, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651017 7
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EpicFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 651017 7 / CBS 651017 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 651017 6 / CBS 651017 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Terrapin 07SH1949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 651017 6 / Terrapin 651017 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 651017 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic EAS 1042First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic EAS 01021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Terrapin 07SH 1949 TRFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 651017 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 651017 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Terrapin 12AH 2251TRFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Terrapin 12AH 2251TRFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARisky5:19
- BAfter All3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Risky are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Risky are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Risky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Japan, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Terrapin 12AH 2251TR, released October 21, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Risky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12AH 2251TR, 07SH1949, 07SH 1949 TR, 651017 6) 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 Risky 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.
