US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Telefon Records TE 8001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TE 8001 A
TE 8001 B
The FlirtsMade In America
Vinyl pressings
Made In America
by The Flirts · 1984
10 pressings8 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Made In America 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 Made In America
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Telefon Records TE 8001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TE 8001 A
TE 8001 B
Scandinavia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Planet Records MOP 3037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MOP-3037-A LR/CR AD 850213Runout side A
MOP-3037-B LR/CR AD 850213Runout side B
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- "O" Records 160 274Hispavox 160 274
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160274-A1
160274-B1
Switzerland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Phonag Records P 1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P-1035 A2 R.SO. SWISS MADERunout A
P-1035 B R.SO. SWISS MADERunout B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Planet Records MOP 3037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | "O" Records 160 274 / Hispavox 160 274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Switzerland | Phonag Records P 1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Telefon Records TE 8001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Telefon Records TE 8001LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Telefon Records TE 8001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3668LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 206 574 / Ariola 206 574-620LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60773LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Jive Wire POLY 5666LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Helpless (You Took My Love)
- A2He's A Lot Like You
- A3Temptation
- A4Time Is Right
- B1Dancing Madly Backwards
- B2This Time
- B3Making Time
- B4Physical Attraction
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Made In America are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Made In America are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Made In America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland. One of them is Telefon Records TE 8001.
How do I tell if my copy of Made In America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TE 8001, MOP 3037, 160 274, P 1035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TE 8001 A and TE 8001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Made In America 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.
