US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9617
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 F 9617 A RE1 VIZA DSide A runout
T1 F 9617 B RE2-1 VIZA CSide B runout
TaxxiStates Of Emergency
Vinyl pressings
States Of Emergency
by Taxxi · 1982
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
States Of Emergency 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 States Of Emergency
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy L 37863Fantasy LA-37863
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3 SMX-59187 ½W2ARunout Side A, etched
2 SMX-59188 ½W2ARunout Side B, etched
AMX-59187Label Side A
AMX-59188Label Side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 68.522
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 68522
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 0061.166
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy VIP-6841
- Format
- LP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Fantasy L 37863 / Fantasy LA-37863First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Fantasy 68.522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Fantasy 68522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Fantasy 0061.166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Fantasy VIP-6841First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Fantasy VIP-6841First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Fantasy 1A 064-64915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Fantasy FAN 96-18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Fantasy S 60.756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Fantasy F-9617First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Girl (New York City)3:58
- A2The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter4:26
- A3Cocktail Queen (Don't She Love To Rock & Roll)4:06
- A4I'm Leaving4:28
- B1Players3:58
- B2Gold Digger4:16
- B3Whipping Boy4:36
- B4I Remember4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of States Of Emergency are there?
10 vinyl pressings of States Of Emergency are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was States Of Emergency first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9617.
How do I tell if my copy of States Of Emergency is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9617, L 37863, 68.522, 68522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 F 9617 A RE1 VIZA D and T1 F 9617 B RE2-1 VIZA C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is States Of Emergency 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.