Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 812-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
880 812 7 1W 1 ℗1984 670 03Runout side A
880 812 7 2W 1 ℗1984 670 04Runout side B
880 812-7.1Label side A
880 812-7.2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Cold Dresses
by Al Corley · 1984
17 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Cold Dresses was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Cold Dresses
2 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury S/N-523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mexico | Mercury S/N-523First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 812-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-700947", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Mercury 880 812-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Mercury 880 812-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 812-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 812-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 812-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 880 812-7 / Mercury 880 812-7 Q7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 880 812-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Mercury 880 812-77" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | Mercury 880 812-77" | 7" |
| 1985 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-7577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 15297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Mercury 880 812-7 AA7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACold Dresses4:10
- BThe Answers - The Solutions3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cold Dresses are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Cold Dresses are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Cold Dresses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, Mexico. One of them is Mercury 880 812-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Cold Dresses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 880 812-7, S/N-523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 880 812 7 1W 1 ℗1984 670 03 and 880 812 7 2W 1 ℗1984 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cold Dresses 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.
