Vinyl pressings
by Val Young · 1985
Seduction 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.
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
4544GG -A-67362-15A ZDE #13 IOZI ☆SterlingRunout Side A, Etched, Except [Stamped]
PR-169Runout Side A, Scratched out
-4545gg -B-6736-15A ZDE #13IOZI ☆SterlingRunout Side B, Etched, Except [Stamped]
PR-169Runout Side B, Scratched out
4544GG -A-67362-15A ZDE #13 IOZI ☆SterlingRunout Side A, Etched, Except [Stamped]
PR-169Runout Side A, Scratched out
-4545gg -B-6736-15A ZDE #13IOZI ☆SterlingRunout Side B, Etched, Except [Stamped]
PR-169Runout Side B, Scratched out
67362Side One label
67363Side Two label
67362Side One label
67363Side Two label
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 | Tamla Motown 1812 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy ZB 40419 / Gordy ZB 404 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy ZT 40420First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy ZT 40420First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Not On Label ZT 40420First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Gordy ZT 40420First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4544 GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Gordy PR-169First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1812 GFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Gordy PR-169First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4544GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1812GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1812 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 1812GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 4544 GGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
15 vinyl pressings of Seduction are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Barbados, Europe. One of them is Gordy 4544 GG.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4544 GG, 1812 GF, PR-169, 4544GG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4544GG -A-67362-15A ZDE #13 IOZI ☆Sterling and PR-169. 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.
