UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12572
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA125 72 A // 1 ▽ 420 ERunout etching, side A
ARISTA 12572 B // 1 ▽ 420 ERunout etching, side B
Vinyl pressings
Prime Time
by The Alan Parsons Project · 1984
16 pressings8 countriesPop RockSynth-popSymphonic RockElectronic
Prime Time 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 Prime Time
16 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 572
- Format
- 7", Single
US
May 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 1 9208 SA -1 I STERLING A2Side A Runout
AS 1 9208 SB -1 I STERLING A1Side B Runout
AS 1-9208-SASide A Label Matrix
AS 1-9208-SBSide B Label Matrix
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9208
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9208
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING AS 1 9208 SAA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING AS 1 9208 SBB-Side Runout Etching
AS 1-9208-SAA-Side Label
AS 1-9208-SBB-Side Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9208
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 | Arista K-9427First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 530 / Arista 106 530-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 601 358First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 530 / Arista 106 530-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 530 / Arista 106 530-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Arista ARI 8382First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Arista ARIST 12572First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Arista ARIST 572First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS 1-9208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APrime Time3:46
- BThe Gold Bug4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prime Time are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Prime Time are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Prime Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 12572.
How do I tell if my copy of Prime Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 12572, ARIST 572, AS 1-9208, K 9427) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA125 72 A // 1 ▽ 420 E and ARISTA 12572 B // 1 ▽ 420 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prime Time 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.
