Vinyl pressings
by The Jacksons · 1984
Torture 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.
38 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 17 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.
P ZSS-169742-1C [Flower Symbol]Run Out Groove Side A, variant 1
P ZSS-169743-1D [Birds]Run Out Groove Side B, variant 1
P ZSS-169742-1B [Flower Symbol]Run Out Groove Side A, variant 2
P ZSS-169743-1C [Birds]Run Out Groove Side B, variant 2
ZSS-169742-1K [Flower Symbol] 11 G1A side runout - etched
ZSS-169743-1k [Birds] 11 G1B side runout - etched
ZSS 169742Label Side A
ZSS 169743Label Side B
XSS-169770-1A ❀ 0 PSide A runout
XSS-169752-1D ❀ 0 PSide B runout
XSS 169770Side A label
XSS 169752Side B label
P ZSS-169742-1B [flower] AA-Side Runout Etching
P ZSS-169742-1A [flower] AAA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 169742Label Matrix - Both Sides
QTA 4675 A*A Side Label
QTA 4675 B*B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES12115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 987First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 46616First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 34 04575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic A 12.4675 / Epic EPCA 12.4675First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic A-4675 / Epic EPCA 4675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic EPCA 4675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Epic EPC A 4675First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-311First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Epic SC-72056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ES 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ES12115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Peru | Epic 7218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Peru | Epic 7218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Epic TA 467512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
39 vinyl pressings of Torture are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1984 and 2006.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 34-04575, released August 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-04575, 49 05075, AS 1910, QTA 4675) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P ZSS-169742-1C [Flower Symbol] and P ZSS-169743-1D [Birds]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
