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Insecurity

by Stacey Q · 1986

11 pressings5 countriesHi NRGElectronicPop

Insecurity was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Insecurity

8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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

1986
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 0-86716
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM · SRC
Runout / matrix

ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCRunout Stamp Each Side

ST-DM-51759-1 1-1Runout Side A, variant 1

ST-DM-51760-51761-51762-51765-1 1-1Runout Side B, variant 1

ST-DM-51759-3 1-1Runout Side A, variant 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 0-86716
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Allied Pressing
Runout / matrix

ST-DM-51759-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCSide A runout, variant 1

ST-DM-51760-51761-51762-51765-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. & SRCSide B runout, variant 1

ST-DM-51759-2 [Allied logo] B-27309-2 △16336 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side A runout, variant 2

ST-DM-51760-51761-51762-51765-1 1-2 SPAR B-27310-1 0- △16336-X ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCSide B runout, variant 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Atlantic DMD 1031
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

ST-DM-51759-1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching

ST-DM-51760-51761-51762-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching

SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D. K.Runout Stamp Each Side

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986FranceAtlantic 789 267-7First year7", Single7", Single
1986GermanyAtlantic 786 716-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM12", Single, 45 RPM
1986GermanyAtlantic 789 267-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1986USAtlantic DMD 1031First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1986USAtlantic 7-89267First year7"7"
1986USAtlantic 0-86716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1986USAtlantic 7-89267First yearPromo, 7" · PromoPromo, 7" · Promo
1986USAtlantic 0-86716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
1987AustraliaAtlantic 0-8671612", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1987AustraliaAtlantic 7.892677", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1988PhilippinesAtlantic DS-13812", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited

Tracklist

  1. A1Insecurity (Vocal / USA Dance Mix)6:58
  2. B1Insecurity (Instrumental)4:15
  3. B2Insecurity (Guitar Mix)3:25
  4. B3Insecurity (Bonus Beats 1)1:15
  5. B4Insecurity (Bonus Beats 2)1:39

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Insecurity are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Insecurity are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.

When was Insecurity first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Atlantic 7-89267.

How do I tell if my copy of Insecurity is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89267, 0-86716, DMD 1031, 789 267-7) 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 Insecurity 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.

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