Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Musix Records SMX 11002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Valery AllingtonStop
Vinyl pressings
Stop
by Valery Allington · 1982
14 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Stop was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Stop
4 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8232
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13 122
- Format
- 7"
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music MS 61Dureco Benelux MS 61
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Carrere 8232First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 13 122First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Italy | Musix Records SMX 11002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 61 / Dureco Benelux MS 61First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Brazil | Musix Records 3.55.101.0017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Musix Records SMX 90027" | 7" |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 26912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 653412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 653412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 26912", White Label | 12", White Label |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X060 / Best Record BST-X06012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X06012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 61-R12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 61-R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStop (Special Electronic Version)
- B1Stop (Original Version)
- B2Stop (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stop are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Stop are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 2019.
When was Stop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, France, Netherlands. One of them is Musix Records SMX 11002.
How do I tell if my copy of Stop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMX 11002, 8232, 13 122, MS 61) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stop 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.