Japan
December 20, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Yellow Magic OrchestraTighten Up
Vinyl pressings
Tighten Up
by Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1980
14 pressings5 countriesNew WaveElectronic
Tighten Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Tighten Up
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Japan
December 20, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12036
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2286-S
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02286-A P1Side A runout, etched
A&M 02261 B P1Side B runout, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2286-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM-02286-AS S2 s1side A
AM 02261 B S1 ssside B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12036
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 012036-A P1Side A runout
AM SP 012036-B P1Side B runout
SP-012036-ASide A label
SP-012036-BSide B label
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70560First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-12036First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-17136First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2286-SFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2286First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2286-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-12036First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2286-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2286-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Alfa ALR-725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 12.911712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 810412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Alfa ALLR-100112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATighten Up - Japanese Gentlemen Stand Up Please3:40
- BNice Age3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tighten Up are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tighten Up are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1992.
When was Tighten Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan, US, Philippines. One of them is Alfa ALR-725, released December 20, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Tighten Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR-725, SP-12036, 2286-S, SP-17136) 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 Tighten Up 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.
