Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 6.25482
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C-6.25842-01-1A-side Runout (Stamped)
C-6.25842-01-2B-side Runout (Stamped)
6.25482-01-1A-side Label
6.25482-01-2B-side Label
Alvin StardustA Picture Of You
Vinyl pressings
A Picture Of You
by Alvin Stardust · 1983
11 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
A Picture Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 A Picture Of You
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 612212
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records L-38003
- Format
- LP, Album
Finland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records ALVIN 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Alvin 1A FxA-side Runout (Stamped)
Alvin 1B FxB-side Runout (Stamped)
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 205.386
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
205386 A-1/83 S IIIA-side Label
205386 B-1/83 S IIIB-side Label
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records ALVIN 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALVIN 1 AA-side Label
ALVIN 1 BB-side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Stiff Records L-38003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Finland | Stiff Records ALVIN 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.25482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Stiff Records 612212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Stiff Records 205.386First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Stiff Records ALVIN 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Edisom 612212 / Stiff Records 612212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Stiff Records ALVIN 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Sweden | Stiff Records ALVIN-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Stiff Records ALVIN 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | ZKP RTVL LL 0920 / Stiff Records LL 0920LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pretend2:40
- A2Victim Of Romance2:54
- A3I Want You Back In My Life2:42
- A4What Looks Good On You Is Me2:19
- A5Picture Of You2:31
- B1Wonderful Time Up There2:32
- B2Laughter Turns To Tears3:30
- B3Dreamer2:53
- B4I'll Never Forget You2:50
- B5You're The Reason2:27
- B6That Habit2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Picture Of You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Picture Of You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was A Picture Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Australia, Finland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Stiff Records 6.25482.
How do I tell if my copy of A Picture Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.25482, 612212, L-38003, ALVIN 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-6.25842-01-1 and C-6.25842-01-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Picture Of You 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.
