The Key
Studio Album

The Key

Joan Armatrading

Original Year

1983

Tracks

11

Duration

38:40

Releases

52

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The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksCRC
Club Edition

Issued with custom lyric/credit inner sleeve. CRC in bottom right corner of rear cover, x to left of A&M logo at bottom of labels. There is no other mention of Columbia House anywhere on jacket, inner sleeve, or labels. Runouts are etched

Cat#: SP-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983SpainSpain
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Comes with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a photo.

Cat#: AMLH 64912

La Llave = The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ArgentinaArgentina
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: 20.407

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Comes with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a photo. Embossed "PRS Hannover" on back cover. On labels: Published by Rondor London Ltd. Administered in the U.S.A. and Canada by Irving Music Ltd.

Cat#: LP 394 912-1

Barcode: 0 82839 49121 1

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983New ZealandNew Zealand
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: L 37953

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983VenezuelaVenezuela
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: A&M-7086

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983GreeceGreece
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983IsraelIsrael
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Issued with a printed inner sleeve with picture, credits and lyrics.

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983AustraliaAustralia
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat No. RML 53101 on cover & printed lyric inner sleeve Cat No. RML-53101 on labels

Cat#: RML 53101 · RML-53101

The Key

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PGP RTB / A&M Records

calendar_today1983YugoslaviaYugoslavia
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Includes poster insert. I-10000 on label [initial circulation]

Cat#: AMLH 64912 · 2420090

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Includes colour sleeve with lyrics. Printed in Canada Key on front cover is metallic silver with "JA" and "SP 4914" (not 4912) embossed into top

Cat#: SP-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksCRC, X - Pitman Pressing
Club EditionStereo

This Columbia Record Club (CRC) version has Customatrix mastering on side A derived from "o" stamped in runout and has no barcode on back Issued with custom lyric/credit inner sleeve. CRC in bottom right corner of rear cover, "X" to left of A&M logo at bottom of labels. There is no other mention of Columbia House anywhere on jacket, inner sleeve, or labels. All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Key on front cover is metallic silver with "JA" and "SP 4914" (not 4912) embossed into top of key. Runouts are etched "o" stamped.

Cat#: SP-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983PortugalPortugal
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Printed lyrics inner sleeve

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983South AfricaSouth Africa
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Printed lyrics inner sleeve

Cat#: SP 4912 · AMLH 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ItalyItaly
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

Issued with a printed inner sleeve with picture, credits and lyrics. The inner sleeve has a thumb cut on one side of the opening edge. The catalogue number AMLX 64912 is also printed on the slightly embossed and silver foiled key on the front jacket. All runout details are machine stamped. [Rear jacket:] 1983 A&M Records Ltd. 1983 A&M Records Ltd. [...] A&M and [A&M logo] are trademarks of A&M Records, Inc. [...] / Printed in Holland [Labels:] ★ STEREO Rondor Music (London) Limited ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Ltd. A & M and [A&M logo] are trademarks of A & M Records Inc. [...] Made in Holland

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983MexicoMexico
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 CBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.

Cat#: AMLS-48,068

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Printed lyrics inner sleeve. Key on front cover is embossed with metallic silver foil. Some copies might contain a "promo" stamp on back cover, down on the right side (check images). Month of release information from Record Collector Magazine Oct 1992 p.115

Cat#: AMLX 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksA - Goldisc Pressing

[l344965] pressing, per "A" on label. Key on front cover is metallic silver with "JA" and "SP 4914" (not 4912) embossed into top. Mastered at A&M Recording Studios. All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Inner color picture sleeve includes lyrics. Runouts are etched.

Cat#: SP-4912

Barcode: 0 7502-14912-1

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksIndianapolis Pressing

On this variant the artwork for the key on front cover is not embossed and not in metallic silver ink "R" on labels and Serifed capital "I" from runouts denotes an [l406973] pressing. Mastered at A&M Recording Studios. All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Issued with inner sleeve with picture, lyrics and credits.

Cat#: SP-4912

Barcode: 0 7502-14912-1

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksB - EMW Pressing
Stereo

[l285745] pressing denoted by "B" plant code printed on label and "EMW" etch in runouts. Issued with custom lyric/credit inner sleeve. Key on front cover is metallic silver with "JA" and "SP 4914" (not 4912) embossed into top. Printed on labels: All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd.. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Printed on inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administerd in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.

Cat#: SP-4912

Barcode: 0 7502-14912-1

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksR - Indianapolis Pressing

"R" on labels denotes an [l406973] pressing. Mastered at A&M Recording Studios. All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Inner color picture sleeve includes lyrics. The artwork for the key on front cover is embossed in metallic silver ink.

Cat#: SP-4912

Barcode: 07502-14912-1

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteVinyl·11 tracksMonarch Pressing
Stereo

[l264380] pressing, per MR and Δ 26014 etched in deadwax, and "C" on label. Mastered at A&M Recording Studios. All songs published by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Inner sleeve: All songs © 1983 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS) Administered in the U.S. and Canada by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Inner color picture sleeve includes lyrics.

Cat#: SP-4912

Barcode: 0 7502-14912-1

La Llave = The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ArgentinaArgentina
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Promo

Front cover: "DISCO PARA DEMOSTRACIÓN VENTA PROHIBIDA" is printed on top left corner.

Cat#: 20.407

CD(9)

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·11 tracksDADC Pressing
Reissue

Printed lyrics inner sleeve

Cat#: CD 3318

Barcode: 075021331822

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

CD Made in West Germany by Polygram. 6 page booklet with lyrics Printed in U.S.A. No barcode.

Cat#: CD-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·11 tracks

On inserts: Printed in Japan On disc: Made in Japan Issued in smooth-sided jewel case.

Cat#: CD-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·11 tracksCSR Compact Disc

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Issued originally with a smooth edged jewelcase

Cat#: CDA 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

℗&© 1983 A&M Records, Inc., Los Angeles Manufactured and Distributed by A&M Records Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.

Cat#: CD-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1984GermanyGermany
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

℗ & © 1983 A&M Records, Inc., Los Angeles

Cat#: 394 912-2

Barcode: 0 82839 49122 8

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1985United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. © 1983 A&M Records, Inc. Printed in Japan Made in Japan

Cat#: CD-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today2004United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCDr·11 tracks
Reissue

Made On-Demand In The UK

Cat#: 80100626

Barcode: 5050801006263

The Key

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Music On CD

calendar_todayJun 10, 2022NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: MOCCD14200

Barcode: 0600753959503

Tape(19)

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

No country of manufacturing but assume UK due to MCPS on label and card and piracy warning on J-card

Cat#: CXM 64912

The Key

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C.S

calendar_today1983IndonesiaIndonesia
music_noteCassette·11 tracksGold Cassette Shell With White, Red And Blue Paper Labels.
Stereo

Released in C.S honeycomb grid case.

Cat#: CS 5456

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby, CrO2

Cat#: CS 3318

Barcode: 0 7502-13318-4 6

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ItalyItaly
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Similar to [r=11856134], this version has cat# on spine without underline

Cat#: CXM 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Ltd. © 1983 A&M Records, Ltd. Chromium Dioxide 120µs Made In Holland Printed in Holland

Cat#: CXM 64912

La Llave = The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ArgentinaArgentina
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: 60.407

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. J-card with limited Credits.

Cat#: CS-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983New ZealandNew Zealand
music_noteCassette·11 tracksPaper Labels
Stereo

New Zealand Pressing 1983 Paper Labels Added Images

Cat#: C 37953

The Key

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PGP RTB / A&M Records

calendar_today1983YugoslaviaYugoslavia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Black cassette, pink label. ℗ 1983 A&M Records Ltd.

Cat#: 5721091

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983SpainSpain
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: 40- 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Inc. J-card with limited Credits.

Cat#: CS-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983AustraliaAustralia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia.

Cat#: RMC 53101

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby
Club Edition

Cat#: CS-4912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·11 tracksDolby

Cat#: CS-4912

Barcode: 0 7502-14912-4

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983ItalyItaly
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: CXM 64912

The Key

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A&M Records

calendar_today1983NetherlandsNetherlands
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

℗ 1983 A&M Records, Ltd. © 1983 A&M Records, Ltd. Made In Holland Printed in Holland Similar compared to [r=8665155] but this version has a different type of cassette shell.

Cat#: CXM 64912

The Key

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IMD

calendar_today1983public
music_noteCassette·13 tracks
Unofficial ReleaseStereo

Cat#: IMD 8699

The Key

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747

calendar_today1983Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
music_noteCassette·14 tracks
Unofficial Release

Cat#: 8532

The Key

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Music Girl

calendar_today1983IndonesiaIndonesia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks
Unofficial Release

Issued with lyric inner sleeve. Unofficial Indonesian Cassette Release

Cat#: US 2062