UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1052
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 1052-ALabel side A
MCAT 1052-BLabel side B
The ControllersStay
Vinyl pressings
Stay
by The Controllers · 1986
13 pressings2 countriesSoulFunkDiscoBoogie
Stay 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 Stay
13 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1052
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT1052DLA//1▽420W 11 Phil
MCAT1052DLB//1▽420W 11 Phil
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23611
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52704
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23611
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1052First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1052First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23611First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-17092First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52704First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23611First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23611First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52704First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23611First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStay (Extended Club Version)5:43
- B1Stay4:34
- B2Undercover Lover5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Stay are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Stay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1052.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1052, MCA 1052, MCA-23611, MCA-52704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 1052-A and MCAT 1052-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay 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.