US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12160
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M-SP-012160-A-RE-1 RCA 2 1 A2DSide A runout
A+M-SP-012160-B-RE-1-RCA 1 1 A2FSide B runout
Ta Mara & The SeenAffecttion (Specially Remixed Version)
Vinyl pressings
Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version)
by Ta Mara & The Seen · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popMinneapolis SoundElectronicFunk / Soul
Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version)
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2797
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
Side A: A+M -Am-02797-A-RCA 1 1
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12160
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 301
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 075First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 075-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 301First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 301First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 301First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12160First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12160First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM 2797First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2797First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAffecttion (Specially Remixed Version)4:52
- BYou Turn Me Up5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is A&M Records SP-12160.
How do I tell if my copy of Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12160, AM 2797, AM-2797, AM 301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M-SP-012160-A-RE-1 RCA 2 1 A2D and A+M-SP-012160-B-RE-1-RCA 1 1 A2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Affecttion (Specially Remixed Version) 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.
