US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-99868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Adventures In Success
by Will Powers · 1983
21 pressings5 countriesNoveltyDubDowntempoSynth-pop
Adventures In Success 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 Adventures In Success
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Island Records 0-99867
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Specialty
- Runout / matrix
STERLING ⚾ STDM-44711-2 1-1 SRCA-Side Runout Etching [STERLING SRC Stamped]
STERLING ⚾ STDM-44712-2 1-1 SRCB-Side Runout Etching [STERLING SRC Stamped]
ST-DM-44711-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-44712-SPB-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 0-99867
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · AR
- Runout / matrix
STDM∙44711-3 [Allied symbol] B-18085-3 SLM △ 4381 1-1 STERLING⚾A-Side Runout Etching [(Allied Symbol) STERLING Stamped]
STDM∙44712∙3 [Allied symbol] B-18086∙3 SLM △ 4381- X 1-1 STERLING⚾B-Side Runout Etching [(Allied Symbol) STERLING Stamped]
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 0-99867
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Specialty
- Runout / matrix
STERLING ⚾ STDM·44711-2 1-1 SRCRunout, Side A
STERLING ⚾ STDM·44712-2 1-1 SRCRunout, Side B
ST-DM-44711-SPLabel Text, Side A
ST-DM-44712-SPLabel Text, Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records DMD 638
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-99868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STIL44709-1 SRC(logo) 1—1 STERLING(stamped)A and B Runouts Identical
ST-IL-44709-SPA and B Labels Identical
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Island Records K-9359First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records 601 020 / Island Records 601 020-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Island Records 105 849 / Island Records 105 849-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Island Records 105 850First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 156First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 156First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99868First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Island Records DMD 638First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 0-99867First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99868First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records DMD 638First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 7-99868First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records DMD 638First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records 0-99867First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Europe | Not On Label (Will Powers) WILL 112", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Europe | Not On Label (Will Powers) WILL 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2006 | US | Island Records DMD 63812", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Repress · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Repress · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAdventures In Success (Vocal)8:05
- BAdventures In Success (Dub Copy)8:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Adventures In Success are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Adventures In Success are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2006.
When was Adventures In Success first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 7-99868.
How do I tell if my copy of Adventures In Success is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-99868, 0-99867, DMD 638, 12 IS 156) 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 Adventures In Success 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.
