UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto IAN(T) 101Siam Records IAN(T) 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IAN 101A GGRunout Etched Side A
IAN 101B GGRunout Etched Side B
BOYS TOWNHOUSERunout Stamped Both Sides
Vinyl pressings
Earthquake
by The Flirtations · 1983
24 pressings11 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Earthquake was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Earthquake
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto IAN 101Siam Records IAN 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IAN-101-A1 MT.1 — DAMONT B BILBO. TAPE ONERunout A-side etched
IAN-101-B1 — MT.1 DAMONT B BILBO. TAPE ONERunout B-side etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto IAN(T) 101Siam Records IAN(T) 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IAN 101A GGRunout Etched Side A
IAN 101B GGRunout Etched Side B
BOYS TOWNHOUSERunout Stamped Both Sides
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto IAN(T) 101Siam Records IAN(T) 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BOYS TOWNHOUSE IANT 101A. GGRunout side A
BOYS TOWNHOUSE IANT 101B. GGRunout side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto IAN(T) 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- D&D Records D&D103D&D Records DD 103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DD-103-A SLM △5768 1-1 S-11364Side A runout
S-11365 DD-103-B △5768-X RE 1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Colombia | Incolve IV 2083First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Colombia | FM 2083First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Colombia | Incolve IV 2083First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Sakkaris Records IAN(T) 101 / Sakkaris Records SR104First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 102 / Dureco Benelux MS 102First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 48.32First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Proto IAN(T) 101 / Siam Records IAN(T) 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Proto IAN 101 / Siam Records IAN 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Proto IAN(T) 101First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Proto IAN(T) 101 / Siam Records IAN(T) 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Proto IAN(T) 101 / Siam Records IAN(T) 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | D&D Records D&D103 / D&D Records DD 103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | D&D Records DDS-5501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Som Livre 401.70597", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70761 / Musart Trebol TI-7076112", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Klone Records KLONE 1112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEarthquake
- BEarthquake (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earthquake are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Earthquake are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was Earthquake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Colombia, Greece and more. One of them is Proto IAN(T) 101.
How do I tell if my copy of Earthquake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IAN(T) 101, IAN 101, D&D103, DDS-5501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IAN 101A GG and IAN 101B GG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earthquake 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.
