UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12635
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 12635-ASide A label
ARIST 12635-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
by Twiggy · 1985
Feel Emotion 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.
10 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.
ARIST 12635-ASide A label
ARIST 12635-BSide B label
ARIST 635 A // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 ARUNRunout side A
ARIST 635 B // 1 ▽ 420 U 1 1 ARUNRunout side B
DM 601971 A-1/85 S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 601971 B-1/85 S IRunout side B, stamped
S 601 971 ALabel side A
S 601 971 BLabel side B
DM 107711 A-1/85 S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 107711 B-1/85 S IRunout side B, stamped
S 107 711 ALabel side A
S 107 711 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 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista K-9845First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 601 971First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Arista SP-146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Arista SL-7149First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Dacapo 03.601971.30First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Arista 03.107711.14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Ariola ARS 2213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12635First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 635First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
10 vinyl pressings of Feel Emotion are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Mexico and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 12635.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 12635, ARIST 635, K-9845, 601 971) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARIST 12635-A and ARIST 12635-B. 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.