US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Deadline U.S.A.
by Shalamar · 1983
21 pressings9 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Deadline U.S.A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Deadline U.S.A.
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52345
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC14886Label side A
MC14889Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversviille Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-14886 AZ2 flower MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A.,CALIF. ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout
MC-14884 AZ1 flower MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A.,CALIF. ⧈-G-⧈Side B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 259 596-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 25 9622-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | MCA Records 259 596-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | MCA Records 25 9622-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | MCA Records 259 622-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA 52345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52335First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 0-1399012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-523357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 259 596-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | MCA Records 259 596-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 25 9622-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 86612" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCA 8667" | 7" |
Tracklist
- A1Deadline U.S.A.5:58
- A2Deadline U.S.A. (Dub Version)4:50
- BKnock Me On My Feet (Instrumental)3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deadline U.S.A. are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Deadline U.S.A. are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Deadline U.S.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, France, Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52335.
How do I tell if my copy of Deadline U.S.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52335, MCA-52345, 259 596-0, 25 9622-7) 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 Deadline U.S.A. 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.
