France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.625
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Angella DeanWorld X
Vinyl pressings
World X
by Angella Dean · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
World X was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 World X
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.625
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injected Label
- Runout / matrix
721 625 ALabel side A
721.625 BLabel side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721 625
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 721625 WE 171 A (reversed J)A Side Runout, Etched
MPO WEA 721625 WE 171 B (reversed J)B Side Runout, Etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser Records FLP 252 LLaser Records FLP 252
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AI FLP-252 A SMKRunout side A
BI FLP-252-B SMKRunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch FLP-252
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AI FLP-252 A SMKSide A
BI FLP-252-B SMKSide B
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Young 301.1171
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Young 301.1171First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Flarenasch FLP-252First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 722.625First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 721.625First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 721 625First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-45 709 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 709First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | CLS MD-M 020First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | CLS MD F 016 / CLS MD-F 016First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | CLS MDF 016 / CLS MDF 017First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2472First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Cardisc D.1.008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Laser Records FLP 252 L / Laser Records FLP 252First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | US | Flarenasch FLP-252First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mama Music DPZ 132012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Mama Music DPZ 132012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AWorld X5:00
- BHow And Forever4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of World X are there?
15 vinyl pressings of World X are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was World X first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Flarenasch 722.625.
How do I tell if my copy of World X is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 722.625, 721.625, 721 625, FLP 252 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is World X 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.