Australia
December 5, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT-11610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11610ASide A Label
11610BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Emotion
by Samantha Sang · 1977
58 pressings26 countriesVocalSoulFunk / SoulPop
Emotion was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Emotion
44 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT-11610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT-11610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11610ASide A Label
11610BSide B Label
US
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PSR 45, 178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T PVT- 1407 RE -1 STERLINGA side runout, variant 1
T PVT- 1408 - RE -1 STERLINGB side runout, variant 1
T PVT- 1407 RE -1 STERLINGA side runout, variant 2
T PVT- 1408 - RE -1 STERLING T1B side runout, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
PVT 128 A-1U MELYSRunout, A-side, stamped (MELYS, etched), Variant 1
PVT 128 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped, Variant 1
PVT 128 A-1U MELYS 2 0 11Runout, A-side, stamped (MELYS, etched), Variant 2
PVT 128 B-1U 3 P LRunout, B-side, stamped, Variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVT 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Brown Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s55 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Private Stock PVT-1407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Argentina | Private Stock 1585 / Private Stock 1585 (4-15)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Private Stock PVT-116107", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1977 | Australia | Private Stock PVT-11610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Private Stock PVT-11610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Barbados | Private Stock PS 45,178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Private Stock 4C 006-60293First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Private Stock PS-1025First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Private Stock PSR 45178XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Private Stock PSRGT 306 X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Canada | Private Stock PSR 45178XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Private Stock 1C 006-60 293 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-60 293First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Private Stock 4387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Private Stock PVT 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Private Stock 3C 006-60293First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Private Stock7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Japan | Private Stock EMR-204787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | Private Stock PS 45,1787", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEmotion3:43
- BWhen Love Is Gone3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotion are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Emotion are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Emotion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Australia, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is Private Stock PVT-11610, released December 5, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PVT-11610, PSR 45, 178, PVT 128, PS 45,178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11610A and 11610B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emotion 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.
