Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 006-1078187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1078187-A1 1 1Runout side A
1078187-B1 2Runout side B
1A 006-1078187 ALabel side A
1A 006-1078187 BLabel side B
Sheena EastonAlmost Over You
Vinyl pressings
Almost Over You
by Sheena Easton · 1983
16 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Almost Over You 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 Almost Over You
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
October 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5434
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5434 A-2-1-1 -X1Runout A side
EMI 5434 B-2-1-1 -1Runout B side
EMI 5434ALabel A side
EMI 5434BLabel B side
US
December 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8186
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
501157A Side Label
X501039B Side Label
2-8-86 S45-501157-25 -------<
B-8186-S45-501039-P3 -------< MASTERED BY LIBERTY
US
December 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-8186 - S45-501157-2-4 0Side A Runout
B-8186 - S-45-501039-1-1 [MASTERED BY LIBERTY] 0Side B Runout
501157Side A Label
X501039Side B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-1236
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-1236First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-1236First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America B-8186First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-1078187First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-X-289 / EMI EMI-5434First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4446First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | EMI America P-B-8186First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMI 5434First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | EMI America B-8186First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | US | EMI America B-8186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Colombia | EMI 4611527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Guatemala | EMI 4664Single, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1984 | Peru | EMI 01.21.22097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Peru | EMI 01.21.1000667", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Not On Label 501119-ESP7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | EMI-Manhattan Records B-81867", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAlmost Over You3:40
- BI Don't Need Your Word3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almost Over You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Almost Over You are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Almost Over You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 1A 006-1078187.
How do I tell if my copy of Almost Over You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-1078187, EMI 5434, B-8186, P-B-8186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1078187-A1 1 1 and 1078187-B1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almost Over You 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.
