UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto ALTO 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTO·102· A1 △BARI toneRunout Side 1 etched
ALTO·102· B1 △Bari toneRunout Side 2 etched
The PlanetsSpot
Vinyl pressings
Spot
by The Planets · 1980
14 pressings11 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Spot was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Spot
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto ALTO 102
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ALTO·102· A1 △BARI toneRunout side A etched
ALTO·102· B1 △Bari toneRunout side B etched
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto ALTO 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTO 102-A SnB QRunout Side A, etched
ALTO-102-B SnB- QRunout Side B, etched
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto ALTO 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTO 102-A SnB QRunout Side A, etched
ALTO-102-B SnB- QRunout Side B, etched
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 574009
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rialto RTLP 1004
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Rialto ALTO 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Rialto ALTO 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Rialto 574009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Rialto RTLP 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Rialto VIP-6758First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Rialto VIP-6758First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 44.058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Rialto ALTO 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Rialto ALTO 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Rialto ALTO 102First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14.556-7LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Serdisco ZL-511LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Rialto PL - 6038 - B - RLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Rialto 202 986-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Stop
- A2Let Me Fall
- A3Intensive Care
- A4You Gave Your Love (Back To Me)
- A5I Want To Touch You
- B1Don't Look Down
- B2Earth
- B3Follow The Leader
- B4Foregone Conclusion
- B5C.R.A.Z.Y. (Crazeey)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spot are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Spot are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Spot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Canada, France, Italy and more. One of them is Rialto ALTO 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Spot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALTO 102, 574009, RTLP 1004, VIP-6758) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALTO·102· A1 △BARI tone and ALTO·102· B1 △Bari tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spot 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.