US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 9C9 39911
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Album · Pittman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38962-SL-1AE TML-M SLM △8066 1- P oSide A runout
PBL 38962-SL 1AB TML-X SLM △8066-X 1- PSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Isolation
by Toto · 1984
48 pressings26 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Isolation 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 Isolation
34 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 20 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
- Columbia QC 38962
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38962-SL1AE TML-M SLM ∆ 8066 1- P OSide A runout, variant 1
PBL 38962-SL-1AA TML-X P O SLM∆8066-X 1-Side B runout, variant 1
PAL 38962-SL1-AA -1AM TML-X PSide A runout, variant 2
PBL 38962-SL-1AA TML-X Po SLM∆8066-X 1-Side B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 9C9 39911
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Album · Clear Rim
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38962
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38962-SL-1BC TML-M SLM ∆ 8066 1-Side A
PBL 38962 1BC TML-M PSIde B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia QC 38962
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38962-S̷L̷1̷-̷A̷A̷ TMLX-1AM P 0Side A Runout
PBL 38962-SL-1BB TML-S P 0Side B Runout
AL 38962Side A Label
BL 38962Side B Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 86305
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS·86305·A1Runout side A etched
CBS·86305·B1Runout side B etched
CBS 86305 AA-side label
CBS 86305 BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Columbia 20.599 / CBS 20.599First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | Columbia 20.599 / CBS 20.599First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 238009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Discos CBS 138.610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Colombia | CBS 141781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 86305 / CBS 86305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 86305 / CBS 86305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | CBS CBS 86305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | CBS CBS 86305First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 30AP 2955First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2929First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2929First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 238009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Peru | CBS S.E. 8702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | CBS QCL-22146 / CBS QC 38962First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Columbia 19075801131LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 462494 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Mexico | CBS/Sony CLS-5820LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Mexico | CBS CLS-5820LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Mexico | CBS CLS-5820LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | New Jen Sheng JS-5563LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Carmen3:25
- A2Lion4:46
- A3Stranger In Town4:47
- A4Angel Don't Cry4:21
- A5How Does It Feel3:50
- B1Endless3:40
- B2Isolation4:04
- B3Mr. Friendly4:22
- B4Change Of Heart4:08
- B5Holyanna4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isolation are there?
48 vinyl pressings of Isolation are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1984 and 2020.
When was Isolation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia 9C9 39911.
How do I tell if my copy of Isolation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9C9 39911, QC 38962, PC 38962, CBS 86305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 38962-SL-1AE TML-M SLM △8066 1- P o and PBL 38962-SL 1AB TML-X SLM △8066-X 1- P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Isolation 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.
