Vinyl pressings
by Suzanne Vega · 1986
Left Of Center 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.
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
392 093 - 1S1 320 BRunout side A, variant 1
392 093 - 1S2 320 ARunout side B, variant 1
392 093 - 1S1 320 1 VZRunout side A, variant 2
392 093 - 1S2 320 1 VZRunout side B, variant 2
390 093 - 7 S1 3 20Runout side A
390 093 - 7 S2 3 20Runout side B
AMY320A//1▽420T 11 3 JAStamped/etched runout, side A
AMY320B//1▽420T 1 1 1Stamped runout, side B
AM320 A//1 ∇ 420 T BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout
AM 320 B//2 ∇ 420 T BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout
AMX - 320 - A TOWNHOUSE ORLAKESide A runout, etched
AMX - 320 - B2 ORLAKESide B runout, etched
A&M-AM-02834A-C2 G B4Scribed Side A
A&M-AM-02834B-C1 GeScribed Side B
AM-02834-ALabel Side A
AM-02834-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2834First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 390 093-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 093-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 093-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | A&M Records AM 320First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9960First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | A&M Records 390 093-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMX 320First year10", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2834First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2834First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-17372First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2834First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 093-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 320First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
19 vinyl pressings of Left Of Center are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, UK, US, Portugal and more. One of them is A&M Records 392 093-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 392 093-1, 390 093-7, AMY 320, AM 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 392 093 - 1S1 320 B and 392 093 - 1S2 320 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
