US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-100308Freakstreet PRO-A-100308
- Format
- 12"
Shola AmaImagine
Vinyl pressings
Imagine
by Shola Ama · 1999
19 pressings2 countriesUK GarageDowntempoContemporary R&BElectronic
Imagine was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Imagine
3 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM 00232Freakstreet SAM 00232
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 00232 A1 DAMONTRunout Etchings Side A
SAM 00232 B1 DAMONTRunout Etchings Side B
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-100207
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | WEA SAM 00232 / Freakstreet SAM 00232First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-100207First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-100308 / Freakstreet PRO-A-100308First year12" | 12" |
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | WEA WEA299T / Radar WEA299T12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | WEA WEA 252 X / Freakstreet 8573 92710-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | WEA WEA252T / Freakstreet WEA252T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | WEA SAM 00251 / Freakstreet SAM 0025112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Warner Urban Force SAM00250 / WEA SAM0025012" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | WEA SAM0025912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | WEA SAM00249 / Warner Urban Force SAM 0024912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Freakstreet SAM 002487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | WEA SAM0039212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Killer Instinct KI 00212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2000 | UK | WEA 8573821770 / Freakstreet 857382177012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2000 | UK | Radar WEA299X / Freakstreet 857384486012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label ALL00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label SH00112" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | New York City Records New York City 01, NGE 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | WEA 8573 82742-0 / Freakstreet 8573 82742-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AImagine (Album Version)4:19
- B1Imagine (Instrumental)4:17
- B2Imagine (A Cappella)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imagine are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Imagine are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1999 and 2004.
When was Imagine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in US, UK. One of them is Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-100308.
How do I tell if my copy of Imagine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-A-100308, SAM 00232, PRO-A-100207) 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 Imagine 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.