Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 2892
- Format
- 7"
Adam AntDesperate But Not Serious
Vinyl pressings
Desperate But Not Serious
by Adam Ant · 1982
20 pressings8 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Desperate But Not Serious was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Desperate But Not Serious
20 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 2892CBS CBS A 2892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
01-2892-2A-1 NL TOWN HOUSE ARunout side A, stamped, variant 1
01-2892-2B-1 NL TOWN HOUSE ARunout side B, stamped, variant 1
NL 01-2892-2A-1 A TOWN HOUSERunout side A, stamped, variant 2
NL 01-2892-1B-1 A TOWN HOUSERunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 2892CBS A 2892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 01-2892-2A-1 ARunout A, stamped, var.1
NL 01-2892-1B-1 A TOWN HOUSERunout B, stamped, var.1
NL 01-2892-4A-1 ARunout A, stamped, var.2
NL 01-2892-1B-1 A TOWN HOUSERunout B, stamped, var.2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS A11 2892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
Side A Etched CBS-A11-2892-A ORLAKE Stamped:TOWNHOUSE
Side B Etched CBS-A11-2892-B ORLAKE Stamped:TOWNHOUSE
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2892CBS CBS A2892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CBS-A- 2892 A3 TOWNHOUSEVariant 1, side A: etched, stamped
ADAM ANT B1 CBS A 2892 B1 TOWNHOUSEVariant 1, side B: etched, stamped
CBS・A・2892 A4 TOWN HOUSEVariant 2, side A: etched, stamped
CBS・A 2892 B1 ADAM ANT・B・1 TOWN HOUSE 2Variant 2, side B: etched, stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2892CBS CBS A2892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Injection Labels, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CBS·A·2982 A³ TOWN HOUSESide A runout
CBS·A·2982 B3 TOWN HOUSESide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS BA 223018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS BA 223018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Epic 34-03688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2892First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2892 / CBS CBS A 2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2892 / CBS A 2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | CBS CBS A 2892First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.2892First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS SCC 5407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | CBS A11 2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | CBS A 2892First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A 2892 / CBS CBS A2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A 2892 / CBS CBS A2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | CBS A2892First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A 2892 / CBS CBS A2892First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADesperate But Not Serious3:54
- BWhy Do Girls Love Horses?2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desperate But Not Serious are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Desperate But Not Serious are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Desperate But Not Serious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 2892.
How do I tell if my copy of Desperate But Not Serious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 2892, A11 2892, CBS A 2892, A2892) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desperate But Not Serious 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.
