Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17249
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) ST-17249-1 1-A 2G DM 2
(Side 2) ST-17249-2 1-A 2G DM 2
The Neville BrothersUptown
Vinyl pressings
Uptown
by The Neville Brothers · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesBayou FunkFunk / Soul
Uptown was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Uptown
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI FA 3255Fame FA 3255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 17249 FA 3255 A-1J-1-1Runout side A stamped, FA 3255 crossed out
ST 17249 FA 3255 B-1J-1-1Runout side B stamped, FA 3255 crossed out
ST-17249 ALabel side A
ST-17249 BLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17249
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-17249 Z1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-26706-Z1 △15723 1-1Runout Side A, variant 1
ST-17249 Z1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-26706-Z1 ndisc KP △15723-X 1-1Runout Side B, variant 1
ST-1-17249 Z2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-26706-Z2 △15723 1-2 kdisc KP 0-d Al-SPRunout Side A, variant 2
ST-2-17249 Z-2 AL-SP kdisc KP SP 0-1 △15723-X [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-26707-Z2Runout Side B, variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 24 0747 1EMI America 1C 064-24 0747 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2407471-A1Runout stamp 1
2407471-B1Runout stamp 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 038-7 46754 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C 064-24 0747 1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | EMI America ST-17249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI America 24 0747 1 / EMI America 1C 064-24 0747 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI America 038-7 46754 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI America 1C 064-24 0747 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI America 54 7467541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI America EYS 91228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI America EYS-91228First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | EMI FA 3255 / Fame FA 3255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | EMI America ST-17249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | EMI America 038 7 46754 1 / EMI America 062-7467541LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Whatever It Takes3:51
- A2Forever...For Tonight4:12
- A3You're The One4:20
- A4Money Back Guarantee (My Love Is Guaranteed)4:35
- A5Drift Away3:55
- B1Shek-A-Na-Na3:58
- B2Old Habits Die Hard3:45
- B3I Never Needed No One3:56
- B4Midnight Key4:25
- B5Spirits Of The World4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Uptown are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Uptown are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Uptown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is EMI America ST-17249.
How do I tell if my copy of Uptown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-17249, FA 3255, 24 0747 1, 038-7 46754 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side 1) ST-17249-1 1-A 2G DM 2 and (Side 2) ST-17249-2 1-A 2G DM 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Uptown 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.
