Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 006-07351
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Morning Train
by Sheena Easton · 1980
52 pressings27 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Morning Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Morning Train
29 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 19 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5066 A-2U 100 3 ƱStamped/etched runout, side A
EMI 5066 B-1U 100 4 ƱStamped/etched runout, side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5066
- Format
- 7", Single · Pushout Centre, Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5066 A-2UStamped Runout, Side A
EMI 5066 B-1UStamped Runout, Side B
℧[Lyre Symbol]Hand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
EMI 5066ALabel, Side A
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5066 A-2UStamped Runout, Side A
EMI 5066 B-1UStamped Runout, Side B
℧[Lyre Symbol]Hand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5066 ASide A Label
5066 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s51 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | EMI 1750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | EMI EMI-360First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | EMI EMI 3607", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1980 | Barbados | EMI America 8071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Barbados | EMI America 8071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Barbados | EMI America 8071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Bolivia | EMI International BO- 1290First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 074297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Chile | EMI 16025066First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Colombia | EMI 446-1088First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Colombia | EMI 446-1088First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-07351First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1 C 006-07 351 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-07 351First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI EMI 5066First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI EMI 5066First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | EMI EMI-3607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMorning Train
- BMoody (My Love)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morning Train are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Morning Train are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Morning Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 1A 006-07351.
How do I tell if my copy of Morning Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-07351, EMI 5066, 1750, EMI-360) 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 Morning Train 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.
