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Prince – 1999
1982 · US · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- X SLM △2518 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17164-SH1 1-23720-A-SH1X SLM △2518 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17164-SH2 1-23720-A-SH2✛ SLM △ 2518 1-23720-A-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17164-SH2
- Runout — side B
- X SLM △2518-X [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17165· SH1 1-23720-B-SH1X SLM △2518-X [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17165· SH2 1-23720-B-SH2✛ SLM △ 2518-X 1-23720-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17165-SH2
- Runout — side C
- X SLM △2519 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17166-SH1 1-23720-C-SH1✛ SLM △ 2519 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17166-SH1 1-23720-C-SH1
- Runout — side D
- X SLM △2519-X [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17167-SH1 1-23720-D-SH1 SIDE 4✛ SLM △ 2519-X [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17167-SH1 1-23720-D-SH1 SIDE 4
- Matrix / runout
- 1-237209 23720-123720-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 075992372015
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7599-23720-1
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Other
- 1-23720(Hype sticker on strink-wrap)
- Other
- $10.98(Price on spine)
- Pressing Plant ID
- [Allied 'ɑ' logo](Runout stamp)
- Record Company
- Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
- Recorded At
- Uptown (4)
- Recorded At
- Sunset Sound
- Mixed At
- Uptown (4)
- Mixed At
- Sunset Sound
- Mastered At
- A&M Studios
- Mastered At
- Sheffield Lab Matrix
- Pressed By
- Allied Record Company
Specifications
- Artist
- Prince
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Minneapolis Sound, Funk, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- 9 23720-1 F
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 075992372015
Tracklist
- A119996:22
- A2Little Red Corvette4:58
- A3Delirious3:56
- B1Let's Pretend We're Married7:20
- B2D.M.S.R.8:05
- C1Automatic9:24
- C2Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)4:00
- C3Free5:00
- D1Lady Cab Driver8:25
- D2All The Critics Love U In New York5:55
- D3International Lover6:35
- Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer
- Prince
- Mastered By
- Bernie Grundman
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Peggy McCreary
- Engineer [2nd Engineer]
- Don Batts
About this record
The Allied Record Company pressing of Prince's 1999 (catalogue 9 23720-1 F) carries a documented manufacturing error on Side B: the label reads "Made in S A" instead of the correct "Made in U S A", a quirk that distinguishes it from the Capitol/Jacksonville pressing (125881) and Capitol/Winchester pressing (7699636). Side D's runout shows a "D" etched over a "C", another plant-specific marker.
Demand for this US original remains strong—2270 collectors want it against 6504 who own one.
What drives its value
The 1982 Warner Bros. US pressing commands attention because it was pressed by Allied Record Company, identifiable by the matrix runout X SLM △2518 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17164-SH1 1-23720-A-SH1 stamped and etched in the dead wax. The label misprint ("Made in S A") and the Side D "D" over "C" etch are production artifacts that anchor this specific pressing.
Community engagement is substantial: 271 ratings average 4.44, with 6504 collectors owning copies and 2270 seeking them. The want-to-have ratio of 2270 against 6504 reflects steady collector interest in an original pressing from the Minneapolis Sound era.
Competing pressings—Capitol/Jacksonville (125881), Capitol/Winchester (7699636), and two others (8420565, 15213978)—occupy the same market tier, making pressing plant and matrix verification essential for accurate valuation.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this Allied pressing by examining the catalogue number 9 23720-1 F on the spine and label. The runout matrix X SLM △2518 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17164-SH1 1-23720-A-SH1 is the definitive identifier; the Allied 'ɑ' logo is stamped (not etched) in the dead wax.
Inspect Side B label for the "Made in S A" misprint in the top-left area—correct pressings read "Made in U S A". Check Side D runout for the "D" etched over a "C", another Allied-specific marker.
The album ships with custom inner sleeves for both records containing pictures, credits, and lyrics. The 11-track album was recorded and mixed at Uptown and Sunset Sound, then mastered at A&M Records.
All compositions are © 1982 Controversy Music ASCAP. Grading should account for the inner sleeves' condition separately, as they are part of the original package.
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Release notes
Issued with custom inner sleeves, for both Record One and Record Two, containing pictures, credits and lyrics.
Album title stylized as **1999** on labels.
On spine: "Printed In U.S.A."
Side B label is misprinted with "Made in S A" on top-left printing instead of "Made in U S A" correctly as on the lower printing. Side D runout has a "D" etched over a "C".
Recorded & Mixed in Uptown & Sunset Sound. Mastered at A&M Records.
All songs © 1982 Controversy Music ASCAP
© 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in U.S.A.
In the runouts, the "[Allied 'ɑ' logo]" is stamped and the rest is etched.
Similar pressings: 125881 (pressed by Capitol/Jacksonville) 7699636 (pressed by Capitol/Winchester) 8420565 (pressed by ) 15213978 (pressed by with connection to )
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify this as an Allied pressing rather than Capitol?
Check the matrix runout in the dead wax for the stamped Allied 'ɑ' logo followed by B-17164-SH1 1-23720-A-SH1. The Capitol/Jacksonville pressing (125881) and Capitol/Winchester pressing (7699636) will show different plant codes. Additionally, Side B of the Allied pressing bears the "Made in S A" misprint, and Side D shows a "D" etched over a "C"—neither of these errors appears on the Capitol variants.
What does the "Made in S A" error tell me?
The misprint on Side B label's top-left area (reading "Made in S A" instead of "Made in U S A") is a documented manufacturing defect specific to this Allied Record Company pressing. It is not a sign of damage or wear; it is a factory error that distinguishes catalogue 9 23720-1 F from other US pressings and can actually serve as proof of authenticity for this particular pressing variant.
Why do 2270 collectors want this when 6504 already own it?
The want-to-have ratio of 2270 against 6504 reflects sustained collector demand for an original 1982 US pressing of a landmark Minneapolis Sound album. The ratio suggests that while copies are in circulation, scarcity relative to demand—particularly for high-grade examples—keeps this pressing actively sought. The 271 community ratings averaging 4.44 indicate strong satisfaction among owners, which sustains secondary-market interest.
What is the significance of the "D" over "C" etch on Side D?
The "D" etched over a "C" in the Side D runout is a production artifact from the Allied Record Company pressing plant, likely indicating a correction or plate reuse during manufacturing. This marker, combined with the matrix code B-17164-SH1 1-23720-A-SH1, serves as a plant-specific identifier and helps distinguish this pressing from the Capitol variants (125881, 7699636) and the two other pressings (8420565, 15213978).
Should I buy this pressing or wait for a different one?
The choice depends on your priority: this Allied pressing (9 23720-1 F) is the original 1982 US release and carries documented manufacturing quirks that collectors recognize. The 11 tracks include the full album as recorded and mixed at Uptown and Sunset Sound, then mastered at A&M Records. If you value the original pressing and its plant-specific markers, this is the definitive version; if you prefer a different pressing plant or variant, the Capitol/Jacksonville (125881) or Capitol/Winchester (7699636) are documented alternatives.