UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solid Gold SGR 109
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
13127 ABoth Sides (etched)
SGR 109 ALabel Both Sides
AlienVideo Games (Gets In Your Brain)
Vinyl pressings
Video Games (Gets In Your Brain)
by Alien · 1981
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) 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 Video Games (Gets In Your Brain)
2 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solid Gold SGR 109
- Format
- 7"
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 | UK | Solid Gold SGR 109First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Solid Gold SGR 109First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-108512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Greece | CBS CBSA 27057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | VIP VIP 103797", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | VIP VIP 1507012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Italy | Not On Label (Alien (5))12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1982 | Italy | Not On Label (Alien (5))12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1982 | Italy | VIP VIP 1507012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1982 | Mexico | Trebol TI 7057112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Musart MI 309217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Hispavox 549 00612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Hispavox 445 0097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVideo Games (Gets In Your Brain)7:29
- B1Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) (Short Versión)3:05
- B2Spend Spend Spend3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK. One of them is Solid Gold SGR 109.
How do I tell if my copy of Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SGR 109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 13127 A and SGR 109 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Video Games (Gets In Your Brain) 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.