US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6086ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6086ML-A-15A ZJK#12 001 JM NANCYSide One Etched
6086ML-B-15B ZJK#12 001 JMSide Two Etched
Vinyl pressings
Christine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1983
21 pressings13 countriesSoundtrackCountry RockModern ClassicalRock & Roll
Christine was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Christine
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6086ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6086ML-A-15B-ZJK#13 JM NANCY JPSBSide A Runout, Etched
6086ML-B-15AZJK#13 JM JPSBSide B Runout, Etched
6086MLASide A Label
6086MLBSide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6086ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6086ML-A-15A ZJK JM NANCYSide A runout, etched
6086ML-B-15A ZJK JMSide B runout, etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6086ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6086 ML-A-15A ZJK JM NANCYRunout A
6086 ML-B· 15A ZJK JMRunout B
6086MLALabel A
6086MLBLabel B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 6086
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M 6086-A QUSide A
M 6086-B QUSide B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 542054
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
542054ARunout side A etched
542054 BRunout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 6086First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | France | Motown 542054First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 260·15·075First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Israel | Motown 6086ML / Eastronics ISA 322First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5464First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6086MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6086MLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6086MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6086MLFirst yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Brazil | Motown 104.8296 / RCA 104.8296LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6106LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6106LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Mexico | Motown MOW-63LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Mexico | Motown MOW-63LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Bad To The Bone4:49
- A2Not Fade Away2:18
- A3Pledging My Love2:26
- A4We Belong Together2:42
- A5Keep A-Knockin'2:10
- B1I Wonder Why2:17
- B2Harlem Nocturne2:23
- B3Little Bitty Pretty One2:25
- B4Rock 'N' Roll Is Here To Stay2:28
- B5Christine Attacks2:28
- B6Bony Moronie3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christine are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Christine are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was Christine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Motown 6086ML.
How do I tell if my copy of Christine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6086ML, M 6086, 542054, 260·15·075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6086ML-A-15A ZJK#12 001 JM NANCY and 6086ML-B-15B ZJK#12 001 JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christine 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.
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