US
July 2, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-85499
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STDM-83330-83332Side A, printed
STDM-83331-83333Side B, printed
STDM-83330-83332-1 F/W RCESide A, etched
STDM-83331-83333-1Side B, etched
Tori AmosProfessional Widow
Vinyl pressings
Professional Widow
by Tori Amos · 1996
14 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Professional Widow was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Professional Widow
8 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 3 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 2305
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-83330-83332-1 (SRC logo) F/wRCESide A
STDM-83331-83333-1 (SRC logo)Side B
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 2340
- Format
- 12", Promo, Stereo
UK
December 30, 1996- Label and catalog number
- EastWest A5450TEastWest 7567-85451-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAM1987 A1 DAMONTRunout side A, etched, variant 1
SAM1987 B1 DAMONT JRunout side B, etched, variant 1
S̶A̶M̶1̶9̶8̶7̶ A̶1̶ A5450T A1 DAMONTRunout side A, etched, variant 2
S̶A̶M̶1̶9̶8̶7̶ B̶1̶ A5450T - B DAMONT AP [sideways]Runout side B, etched, variant 2
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 5450LC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
July 22, 1996- Label and catalog number
- EastWest SAM 1867
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 1867 A1 DAMONT BSide A runout etched
SAM 1861 B1 DAMONT ASide B runout etched
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | EastWest 7567-85451-0 / EastWest A5450TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | UK | EastWest SAM 1987First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Atlantic A 5450LCFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic DMD 2305First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic DMD 2340First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Atlantic 0-85499First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1996 | UK | EastWest SAM 1867First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | EastWest A5450T / EastWest 7567-85451-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Tori Amos) BIG12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label (Tori Amos) WRONGUN002 / Wrongun WRONGUN00212", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label (Tori Amos) TORI00112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 6447Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Atlantic 0-8549912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Atlantic 0-8549912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Professional Widow (Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix)8:08
- A2Professional Widow (Just Da Funk Dub)3:44
- B1Professional Widow (MK Mix)7:20
- B2Professional Widow (MK Vampire Dub)6:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Professional Widow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Professional Widow are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2007.
When was Professional Widow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Atlantic 0-85499, released July 2, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Professional Widow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-85499, DMD 2305, DMD 2340, A5450T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-83330-83332 and STDM-83331-83333. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Professional Widow 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.
