US
January 1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2525-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · X
- Runout / matrix
G I A&M AM 02525 A C2 STERLINGRun-out A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)
GI A&M AM 02525 B C1 B 5 STERLINGRun-out B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Roboto
by Styx · 1983
38 pressings18 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Mr. Roboto 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 Mr. Roboto
36 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 17 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2525-SA&M Records AM-2525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, X on label
- Runout / matrix
STERLING P A&M AM 02525 A P2Variant 1 - side A
STERLING P A&M AM 02525 B P1Variant 1 - side B
STERLING P A&M AM 02525 A P3Variant 2 - side A
STERLING P A&M AM 02525 B P2Variant 2 - side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · R
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM 02525 A RCA 2Side A runout
A&M AM 02525 B RCA 1Side B runout
AM-02525-ASide A label
AM-02525-BSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2525-SA&M Records AM-2525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · C
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM 02525 A MR MR ∆ 109081 STERLINGSide A Etched Except STERLING Stamped
A&M AM 02525 B MR MR ∆ 109081X STERLINGSide B Etched Except STERLING Stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2525-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · W
- Runout / matrix
G1 A&M AM 02525 A C2 STERLINGSide A Etched Except STERLING Stamped
G1 A&M AM 02525 B C1 STERLINGSide B Etched Except STERLING Stamped
G1 A&M AM 02525 A C2 L5 STERLINGSide A Etched Except STERLING Stamped, variant 2
G1 A&M AM 02525 B C1 B14 STERLINGSide B Etched Except STERLING Stamped, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2525-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · X on label
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM 02525 A C2 Sterling G1Etched Side A
A&M AM 02525 B C1 B2 Sterling G1Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records K 8994 / A&M Records AM-2525First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | A&M Records 54.002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.060 / A&M Records 47060First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2525First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM2525First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2525First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Colombia | A&M Records 606-0009First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Indica, S.A. 7065045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ecuador | A&M Records 834-0004 / A&M Records SP-037341First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9258 / A&M Records AM 2525First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9258 / A&M Records AM 2525First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Alfa ALAM-1022First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | A&M Records AM-705977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | A&M Records 25257", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AMr. Roboto4:44
- BSnowblind4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Roboto are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Mr. Roboto are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Mr. Roboto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records 2525-S, released January 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Roboto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2525-S, AM-2525, SP-17224, 2525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G I A&M AM 02525 A C2 STERLING and GI A&M AM 02525 B C1 B 5 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Roboto 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.
