Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 68910
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
96-68910 A C1Runout Side A, etched
96-68910 B C1Runout Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Object Of My Desire
by Starpoint · 1985
21 pressings7 countriesElectroFreestyleBoogieFunk
Object Of My Desire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Object Of My Desire
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 96217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC STE 69621 A1 1-1 STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SRC STE 69621 B1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-E-69621-A-SPA-Side Label
ST-E-69621-B-SPB-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-66891
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST ED 66891 A Z 1-1 STERLINGA side runout etched; stamped
SRC ST ED 66891 B 1 1-1 STERLINGB side runout etched; stamped
ST-ED-66891-A-SPA Side Label
ST-ED-66891-B-SPB Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-69621-A-ARA Side Label
ST-E-69621-B-ARB Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-66891
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST ED 66891 A 3 [Allied Logo] B-21442-A3 SLM ∆ 9914 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout
STED 66891-B-4 [Allied Logo] B-21443-B4 SLM ∆ 9914-X 1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
ST-ED-66891-A-ARSide A label
ST-ED-66891-B-ARSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Elektra 0-66891First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Elektra 7-69621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 68910First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 96217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 966 891-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 969 621-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69621First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 0-66891First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 5073First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-659737", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69621First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69621First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 0-66891First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 5073First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Elektra EKR-26T12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AObject Of My Desire5:40
- B1Send Me A Letter4:57
- B2Object Of My Desire (Instrumental)5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Object Of My Desire are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Object Of My Desire are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Object Of My Desire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, US, Australia, Europe. One of them is Elektra 96 68910.
How do I tell if my copy of Object Of My Desire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 96 68910, 96 96217, 7-69621, 0-66891) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 96-68910 A C1 and 96-68910 B C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Object Of My Desire 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.