Piano & A Microphone 1983 vinyl value
Prince — Piano & A Microphone 1983: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 NPG | R1 566557 | Europe | 180 Gram | $25–$33 |
| 2018 NPG | 603497858828 | Europe | 180 g | from $55 |
| 2018 NPG | R1 566557 | US | 180 Gram | $25–$33 |
| 2018 The Prince Estate | R1 567737 | US | Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition | from $55 |
| Undated The Prince Estate | R1 566557 | Europe | Reissue, 180g | $25–$33 |
1 more pressing we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 NPG | WPZR-30796 | Japan | Limited Edition |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
6 pressings tracked · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 2018 US pressing it reads “0603497861486 BH11423-01 A1 R1-566557-A CB” on side one and “0603497861486 BH11423-01 B1 R1-566557-B CB” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 2018 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of Piano & A Microphone 1983 is worth the most?
The 2018 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2018 “Limited Edition” and the 2018 “Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 2018 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 2018 US pressing the runout reads “0603497861486 BH11423-01 A1 R1-566557-A CB”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Piano & A Microphone 1983 worth today?
Sellers ask from $25 for the pressings we track; for the 2018 R1 566557 the median ask is $31 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 15, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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