US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5128
- Format
- LP, Album
Shanice WilsonDiscovery
Vinyl pressings
Discovery
by Shanice Wilson · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesContemporary R&BDance-popFunk / SoulPop
Discovery 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 Discovery
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5128
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5128A&M Records SP 5128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-05128-A ES ❀ EmwSide A runout
SP-05128-B ES1 ❀ EmwSide B runout
SP-05128-ASide A label
SP-05128-BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5128Breakout AMA 5128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5128 A-1U-1- 1 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout
AMA 5128 B-1U-1- 1Side B runout
Japan
November 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C28Y3212
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L-38804
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-68899Side A label
SMX-68900Side B label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | A&M Records L-38804First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 395 128-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5128 / Breakout AMA 5128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-5128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-5128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-5128 / A&M Records SP 5128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3212First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 128-1LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1I Think I Love You3:39
- A2No 1/2 Steppin'4:55
- A3(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance4:47
- A4Spend Some Time With Me3:59
- B1He's So Cute3:38
- B2I'll Bet She's Got A Boyfriend4:36
- B3Do I Know You5:39
- B4Just A Game4:31
- B5The Way You Love Me4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Discovery are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Discovery are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Discovery first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5128.
How do I tell if my copy of Discovery is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5128, AMA 5128, C28Y3212, L-38804) 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 Discovery 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.