UK
November 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records vega 310
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VEGA +310-A2A-Side
VEGA +310-B2B-Side
Vinyl pressings
Solitude Standing
by Suzanne Vega · 1987
20 pressings12 countriesRock
Solitude Standing was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Solitude Standing
18 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
November 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VEGA 3 A'Runout side A variant 1
VEGA 3 B'Runout side B variant 1
VEGA 3 A1 JA 2 11Runout side A variant 2
VEGA 3 B1 4 11Runout side B variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records VEGA 3DJA&M Records vega 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MT. 2 JA 11 ✴ VEGA DJ-3-A-1 ✴Runout, A-side
1 1 VEGA 3 B1Runout, B-side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2960
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M.AM- 02960-A-PR2 PRECISIONRunout etched side A
A+M.AM - 02960-B . PR 2 PRECISION.Runout etched side B
AM-02960-ALabel side A
AM-02960-BLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2960
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M.AM- 02960-A-OZn G1 A6Runout A
A+M - AM - 02960-B-C21 G1 A11Runout B
AM-02960-ALabel A
AM-02960-BLabel B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17484
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-017484-ALabel Side A
SP-017484-AALabel Side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | A&M Records K-370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2960First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | A&M Records 390 238-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | A&M Records 392 238-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | A&M Records 390 238-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 238-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | A&M Records 390238-7 / A&M Records 390 238-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | A&M Records 392 238-1 / A&M Records 392238-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records VEGA 3DJ / A&M Records vega 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2960First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-17484First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2960First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2960First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y3055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASolitude Standing4:34
- BIronbound / Fancy Poultry6:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solitude Standing are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Solitude Standing are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Solitude Standing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records vega 310, released November 2, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Solitude Standing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use vega 310, VEGA 3, VEGA 3DJ, AM-2960) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VEGA +310-A2 and VEGA +310-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solitude Standing 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.
