Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKX 010 ARunout side A
MKX 010 BRunout side B
AlbaOnly Music Survives
Vinyl pressings
Only Music Survives
by Alba · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Only Music Survives was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Only Music Survives
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 68001Merak Music MKX 68001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MKX NP 010 A 68001Runout area side A
MKX NP 010 B 68001Runout area side B
MKX 68001 ALabel side A
MKX 68001 BLabel side B
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc MKX 1268001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 286-1Polydor 883 286-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
121 883286 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A, stamped
121 883286 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B, stamped
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 286-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
121 883286 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout stamped side A
121 883286 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout stamped side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 286-7Polydor 883 286-7
- 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Indisc MKX 1268001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 883 286-1 / Polydor 883 286-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 883 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 883 286-7 / Polydor 883 286-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 883 286-1 / Polydor 883 286-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 286 -1 / Baby Records 883 286-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 298-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 298-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 010First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MK 68001 / Merak Music MKX 68001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 01012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1187-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AOnly Music Survives7:35
- BOnly Music Survives5:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Music Survives are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Only Music Survives are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Only Music Survives first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany. One of them is Merak Music MKX 010.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Music Survives is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKX 010, MK 68001, MKX 1268001, 883 286-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKX 010 A and MKX 010 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Music Survives 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.