UK
September 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 4
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
JIVE · 4 - A2 Λ JA TAPE ONERunout side A
JIVE - 4 - BI ∴Runout side B
JIVE 4A*Label side A
JIVE 4B*Label side B
A Flock Of SeagullsTelecommunication
Vinyl pressings
Telecommunication
by A Flock Of Seagulls · 1981
13 pressings8 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
September 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE·T·4-A2 N JA TAPE ONE ASide A runout
JIVE·T·4-BI 1 12 ASide B runout
JIVE T 4A*Side A label
JIVE T 4B*Side B label
UK
September 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 4
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 4 A2 JA TAPE ONERunout side A
JIVE 4 B1Runout Side B
JIVE 4A*Label side A
JVE 4B*Label side B
Australia
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive K-8446
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SMX58425 URA 2.31Label side A
SMX58425 URA 3.23Label side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIV4002
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Jive JV 575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DN 38549-st 14-12-81Runout side SA
DN 38550-st 14-12-81Runout side B
DN. 38549 st.Label side A
DN. 38550 st.Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Jive JIV4002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Jive JIV40027", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Italy | Jive JV 575First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Jive JIVE 575First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Jive 144.891First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 8446First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Australia | Jive K-8446First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Jive JIVE 4First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Jive JIVE T 4First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Jive JIVE 4First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Ariola S-7277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Jive B-1037847", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Jive B-1037847", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATelecommunication2:31
- BIntro3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Telecommunication are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Telecommunication are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Telecommunication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, France, Italy and more. One of them is Jive JIVE 4, released September 18, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Telecommunication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE 4, JIVE T 4, K-8446, JIV4002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE · 4 - A2 Λ JA TAPE ONE and JIVE - 4 - BI ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Telecommunication 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.
