US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6131ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Various ArtistsThe Flamingo Kid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
The Flamingo Kid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1984
16 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollRhythm & BluesDoo Wop
The Flamingo Kid was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Flamingo Kid
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Varèse Sarabande STV 81232
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6131ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6131ML-A-15AZGW#13 ALWARunout A, etched
6131ML-B-15A̶CZGW#13 ℐm YISCRunout B, etched
6131MLALabel A
6131MLBLabel B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6131ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6131ML-A-15B 2GW #12Side A
6131ML-B-15AC 2GW #12Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6131ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A2 A R-143864 A-1Runout A, etched
A2 A R-143864 B-1Runout B, etched
6131MLA Side One R-143864-ALabel A
6131MLB Side One R-143864-BLabel B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6131ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Motown 6131 MLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M-6131 / Motown M 6131First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M-6131LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6076First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6198First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6198First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5482First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Varèse Sarabande STV 81232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6131MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Breakaway3:28
- A2(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave2:46
- A3He's So Fine1:55
- A4Stranger On The Shore2:50
- A5Runaround Sue2:35
- A6Good Golly Miss Molly2:07
- B1Money (That's What I Want)2:36
- B2It's All Right2:48
- B3Finger Poppin' Time1:47
- B4One Fine Day2:08
- B5Get A Job2:37
- B6Boys Will Be Boys3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Flamingo Kid are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Flamingo Kid are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Flamingo Kid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Motown 6131ML.
How do I tell if my copy of The Flamingo Kid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6131ML, STV 81232, 6131 ML, M-6131) 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 The Flamingo Kid 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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