Vinyl pressings
by Vixen · 1988
Cryin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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.
AL-SP B-1-50167-242266 Z-2 Q R-22102-Z2 △23477 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SP0-1A-Side Runout Etching
AR-SP B-2-50167-242268 Z-2 Q R-22103-Z2 △23477-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-2 SP0-2B-Side Runout Etching
242266A-Side Label
242268B-Side Label
SPRO-04175 Z-1 Ꝗ B-33878-Z1 ∆23480 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunouts
242266Labels
MTPD-60-ASide A
MTPD-60-BSide B
MTPD+60+ASide A
MTPD+60+BSide B
12MT60 A-3-1-1Side A
12MT60 B-2-1- DSide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI America US 2179First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 006-20 3069 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | EMI-Manhattan Records 2032327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. 2031846First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI-Manhattan Records 003-2 03197 7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI-Manhattan Records 060-20 3131 6 / EMI-Manhattan Records 060-2 03131 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 06 2030697 / EMI USA 06 2030697First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Manhattan Records MH-50043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI-Manhattan Records 006 203069 1 / Hispavox 006 20 3069 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MTPD 60First year7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MTPD 60First year7", Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records 12MTP 60 / EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 60First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MT 60First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MTG 60 / EMI-Manhattan Records MT 60First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 60First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
23 vinyl pressings of Cryin' are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is EMI-Manhattan Records B-50167.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-50167, SPRO 04175, MTPD 60, 12MTP 60) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-SP B-1-50167-242266 Z-2 Q R-22102-Z2 △23477 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SP0-1 and AR-SP B-2-50167-242268 Z-2 Q R-22103-Z2 △23477-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-2 SP0-2. 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.
