US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
SylvesterMutual Attraction
Vinyl pressings
Mutual Attraction
by Sylvester · 1986
12 pressings5 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Mutual Attraction 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Mutual Attraction
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-20649Megatone Records 0-20649
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 0-20649-A SR1 ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ 1-1Runout etched side A with SRC logo
SRC 0-20649-B SR1 1-1Runout etched side B with SRC logo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2734
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2734First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-20649 / Megatone Records 0-2064912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28401First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-20649 / Megatone Records 0-20649First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 565312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.794 / Injection Disco Dance Label 23479412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.7947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind B.MX.103212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind A-SG-10327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 8382 (T)12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-20649 / Megatone Records 0-2064912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Mutual Attraction (Come Together Mix)9:07
- A2Mutual Attraction (A Cappella)5:12
- B1Mutual Attraction (Dub)6:58
- B2Mutual Attraction (7" Remix)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mutual Attraction are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mutual Attraction are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Mutual Attraction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 7-28401.
How do I tell if my copy of Mutual Attraction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28401, 0-20649, PRO-A-2734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mutual 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.
