US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86729
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-51157-SPLabel side A
ST-DM-51166 / 51289-SP
AlphavilleRed Rose
Vinyl pressings
Red Rose
by Alphaville · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Red Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Red Rose
5 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-51288-ARSide A Label
ST-A-51166-ARSide B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 1005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-51167-1 1-1 sf/atl. [SRC logo]Runout, both sides
ST-DM-51167-SPLabels, both sides
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-51288-2 1-1 ∆15630 R-17318-2Both Runouts
ST-A-51288-ARBoth Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] ST-A-51288-1 |-| [Unreadable Signature]Runout both sides
ST-A-51288-SPBoth Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Atlantic PR 1005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 0-86729First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89292First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | WEA 248 388-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | WEA 248 386-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | WEA 248 388-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 388-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 388-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARed Rose4:23
- BConcrete Soundtraxx For Imaginary Films I6:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Rose are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Red Rose are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Red Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Atlantic 0-86729.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Rose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86729, 7-89292, PR 1005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-51157-SP and ST-DM-51166 / 51289-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Rose 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.
