Vinyl pressings
by Tramaine Hawkins · 1985
In The Morning Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
A+M-SP-012166-A-RCA I MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ∧2 D 1Runout side A
A+M-SP-012166-B-RCA I MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ∧2 G 1Runout side B
SP-012166-ALabel side A
SP-012166-BLabel side B
SP-12166-A
SP-12166-B
A+M-SP-012166 - A - ES1 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JRRunout side A
A+M-SP-012166 - B - ES1 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JRRunout side B
SP-012166-ALabel side A
SP-012166-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | A&M Records AM-2805First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 076-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | A&M Records 3900 767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K9979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2805First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2805First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12166First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Rejoice Records 9016173153-DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
14 vinyl pressings of In The Morning Time are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Barbados, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12166.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12166, AM-2805, 392 076-1, 3900 767) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M-SP-012166-A-RCA I MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ∧2 D 1 and A+M-SP-012166-B-RCA I MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ∧2 G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
