Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2311 ̶1̶ 159 S1 320 DSide A runout
2311 159 S2 320 ESide B runout
Suzi QuatroMain Attraction
Vinyl pressings
Main Attraction
by Suzi Quatro · 1982
12 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Main Attraction was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Main Attraction
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2311159 A //1▽420W 1 1 3Side A runout, stamped
2311159 B // 1▽420 W 1 1 1Side B runout, stamped
Japan
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0223
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2 3 111 5 9 A ····Side 1 etched
2 3 111 5 9 B ··Side 2 etched
Israel
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2311 159
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LPR-16444Polydor 2311 159
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Israel | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Polydor LPR-16444 / Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5591First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 23 11 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0223First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor 2311 159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.459LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Heart Of Stone (Long Version)4:06
- A2Cheap Shot3:36
- A3She Knows3:09
- A4Main Attraction3:14
- A5Two Miles Out Of Georgia3:28
- B1Candy Man3:11
- B2Remote Control3:19
- B3Fantasy In Stereo3:10
- B4Transparent3:16
- B5Oh Baby3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Main Attraction are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Main Attraction are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Main Attraction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 2311 159.
How do I tell if my copy of Main Attraction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2311 159, 28MM 0223, LPR-16444, POLY 5591) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2311 ̶1̶ 159 S1 320 D and 2311 159 S2 320 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Main Attraction 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.
