US
July 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic QE 38946
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton, GA Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38946-1F G1 H4Side A, etched
PBL 38946-2F G1 A17Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Victory
by The Jacksons · 1984
54 pressings33 countriesSynth-popSoulDiscoPop Rock
Victory 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 Victory
47 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 33 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
- Epic 8E8-39576
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
P PAL 38946 1CA side runout etched
PBL 38946-2AHB side runout etched
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic QE 38946
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38946-1F G1 B14Side A runout - variant 1
PBL 38946-2F G1 D1Side B runout - variant 1
PAL 38946-1H G1 B6Side A runout - variant 2
PBL 38946-2F G1 F16Side B runout - variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic QE 38946Epic 38946
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38946-1A P D oA-side runout, variant 1
PBL 38946-2G G2 F PB-side runout, variant 1
PAL 38946- SCRATCHED OUT 1C PA-side runout, variant 2
PBL 38946-2AN PB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 86303Epic 86303
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC 86303 A2Side A runout, etched, variant 1
EPC 86303 B2Side B runout, etched, variant 1
EPC 86303 A2 ESide A runout, etched, E stamped, variant 2
EPC 86303 B2 2 0 BSide B runout, etched, 2 0 B stamped, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 11-86303
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
11.86303.ASide One Runout, Etched
11.86303.BSide Two Runout, Etched
ORLAKESide One & Two Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 54 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Discos CBS 120.536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | Discos CBS 120536First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Bolivia | Discos CBS SLP 20387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 144.825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 8E8-39576First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | Colombia | Epic 1119381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Costa Rica | Epic 1033221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ecuador | CBS 333-0061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPC 86303 / Epic 86303First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPC 86303 / Epic QC 38946First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Epic EPC 86303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Epic EPC 86303LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Greece | Epic 450450 / Epic EPC 86303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | India | Epic EPIC 10102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 450450 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic 450450 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Torture4:51
- A2Wait5:24
- A3One More Chance5:02
- A4Be Not Always5:35
- B1State Of Shock4:30
- B2We Can Change The World4:44
- B3The Hurt5:20
- B4Body5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victory are there?
54 vinyl pressings of Victory are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Victory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic QE 38946, released July 2, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Victory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QE 38946, 8E8-39576, EPC 86303, 11-86303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 38946-1F G1 H4 and PBL 38946-2F G1 A17. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Victory 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.
