UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 106Neutron Records 818 135-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Grey Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO ̶A̶B̶C̶ ̶1̶ ̶A̶2̶ NT 106 A2Runout side A
MPO ̶A̶B̶C̶ ̶1̶ ̶B̶2̶ NT 106 B2Runout side B
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Vinyl pressings
S.O.S.
by ABC · 1983
12 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
S.O.S. was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 S.O.S.
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 135 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOV 2335
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 135-7Mercury 818 135-7 Q
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
818 135-7 1W 320 B1Runout side A
818 135-7 2W 320 C1Runout side B
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 135-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Mercury 818 135 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2335First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 818 135-7 / Mercury 818 135-7 QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Neutron Records NT 106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 818 135-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Mercury 818 135 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 818 135-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Neutron Records NT 106 / Neutron Records 818 135-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Neutron Records NT 1067", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Spain | Mercury 818 135-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Neutron Records NTP 106 / Phonogram 818 406-77", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Neutron Records NT 106 / Neutron Records 818 135-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AS.O.S.4:48
- BUnited Kingdom3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of S.O.S. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of S.O.S. are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was S.O.S. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Neutron Records NT 106.
How do I tell if my copy of S.O.S. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NT 106, 818 135 7, SOV 2335, 818 135-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO ̶A̶B̶C̶ ̶1̶ ̶A̶2̶ NT 106 A2 and MPO ̶A̶B̶C̶ ̶1̶ ̶B̶2̶ NT 106 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is S.O.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.
