US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista RTH 18970Classic Records RTH 18970
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -A RTH-18970 BGSide A
S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -B RTH-18970 BGSide B
Sarah McLachlanSurfacing
Vinyl pressings
Surfacing
by Sarah McLachlan · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Surfacing was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Surfacing
2 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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.
USA & Canada
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista RTH 18970Classic Records RTH 18970
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 180 gram
- Runout / matrix
S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -A RTH-18970 BGSide A runout
S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -B RTH-18970 BGSide B runout
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Arista RTH 18970 / Classic Records RTH 18970First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1997 | USA & Canada | Arista RTH 18970 / Classic Records RTH 18970First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Arista RTH 18970-45 / Classic Records RTH 18970-4512", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2010 | US | Arista RTH 18970 / Classic Records RTH 18970LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1448 / Arista MOVLP1448LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Canada | Nettwerk 0 6700 30116 1 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Analogue Productions AAPP 119-4512", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Arista 19658801221LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Arista 19658801221LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista RTH 18970 / Classic Records RTH 18970LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Building A Mystery4:07
- A2I Love You4:44
- A3Sweet Surrender4:00
- A4Adia4:05
- A5Do What You Have To Do3:47
- B1Witness4:45
- B2Angel4:30
- B3Black & White5:02
- B4Full Of Grace3:41
- B5Last Dance2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surfacing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Surfacing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Surfacing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, USA & Canada. One of them is Arista RTH 18970.
How do I tell if my copy of Surfacing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RTH 18970) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -A RTH-18970 BG and S̶D̶-̶1̶9̶1̶2̶6̶ -B RTH-18970 BG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surfacing 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.