US
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M-1015-A STERLING [EDP logo]Side One
M-1015-B STERLING [EDP logo]Side Two
Vinyl pressings
M-1015
by Sylvester · 1984
17 pressings14 countriesElectroHi NRGDiscoElectronic
M-1015 was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 M-1015
14 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo CHR 1492
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1492 A//1▽420
CHR 1492 B//1▽420
South Africa
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records ML 4783
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EDP (circled) STERLINGA & B stamped
Greece
November 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 824244-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo L 38295Cooltempo CHR 1492
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-62769Side 1 Label
SMX-62770Side 2 Label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 206 716Cooltempo 804 701-928
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Cooltempo L 38295 / Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Cooltempo 206 716 / Cooltempo 804 701-928First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Cooltempo 824244-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Israel | Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart EDI - 60770 / Musart 60770First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Chrysalis CHR 1492 / Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Cooltempo 627715First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Tandan Records TANLP 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Cooltempo CHR 1492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Megatone Records ML 4783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Megatone Records M-1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Cooltempo 824244-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Machine Records MR 5658LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Megatone Records M-1015LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Rock The Box5:02
- A2Lovin' Is Really My Game6:40
- A3Sex4:59
- A4Shadow Of A Heart3:38
- B1Taking Love Into My Own Hands4:38
- B2Take Me To Heaven6:57
- B3How Do You Like Your Love?4:00
- B4I Don't Wanna Think About It4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of M-1015 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of M-1015 are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was M-1015 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, South Africa, Greece and more. One of them is Megatone Records M-1015, released October 15, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of M-1015 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1015, CHR 1492, ML 4783, 824244-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1015-A STERLING [EDP logo] and M-1015-B STERLING [EDP logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is M-1015 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.
