Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rain Records RAIN 501
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RAIN 501-A1
RAIN 501-B1
1000 OhmA.G.N.E.S
Vinyl pressings
A.G.N.E.S
by 1000 Ohm · 1981
10 pressings3 countriesNew WaveElectroPop RockElectronic
A.G.N.E.S was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 A.G.N.E.S
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- ACE Records ACE ST 810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACE ST 810-A1Runout side A
ACE ST 810-BıRunout side B
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rain Records RAIN 501
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
RAIN 501-A1
RAIN 501-B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Rain Records RAIN 501First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Belgium | ACE Records ACE ST 810First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Belgium | Rain Records RAIN 501First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1982 | Belgium | Rain Records RAIN 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | Ariola 104.0877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-107512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 650.53012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.0877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Romantic Records 210502512" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Infinity Records INF 50112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AA.G.N.E.S.6:30
- B1A.G.N.E.S.3:10
- B2Look Around3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A.G.N.E.S are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A.G.N.E.S are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1981 and 1995.
When was A.G.N.E.S first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Belgium. One of them is Rain Records RAIN 501.
How do I tell if my copy of A.G.N.E.S is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAIN 501, ACE ST 810) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAIN 501-A1 and RAIN 501-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A.G.N.E.S 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.