UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERH 88
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Strange Behavior
by Animotion · 1986
21 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Strange Behavior 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 Strange Behavior
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 422-826 691-1 M-1Casablanca 826 691-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
422-826691-AS-HRM A- HWSide A runout, variant 1 etched
422-826691-BS HRM A- HWSide B runout, variant 1 etched
MASTERDISK ▷Side A & B runout, variant 1 stamped
422-826691-AS-HRM MASTERDISK HW A-2 ᐉSide A runout, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 422-826 691-1 M-1Casablanca 826 691-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Japan
April 5, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 28PP-1019
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 29008
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 826 691-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX- 64679Side A Etching
SMX- 64680Side B Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Casablanca 29008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australasia | Casablanca 826 691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Casablanca 826691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Casablanca 826 691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1 4121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Casablanca 826 691-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Casablanca 826 691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Casablanca 826 691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Casablanca 826 691-1 / Casablanca 826 691-1 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Polygram 826691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Polygram 826691-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Mexico | Casablanca LPR-43075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Casablanca 826 691-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Mercury STARL 5431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERH 88First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Casablanca 422-826 691-1 M-1 / Casablanca 826 691-1 M-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Want You4:35
- A2I Engineer4:13
- A3Strange Behavior3:55
- A4Stealing Time3:54
- A5Anxiety4:11
- B1Out Of Control3:28
- B2Stranded3:19
- B3The Essence4:06
- B4One Step Ahead3:36
- B5Staring Down The Demons4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strange Behavior are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Strange Behavior are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Strange Behavior first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Mercury MERH 88.
How do I tell if my copy of Strange Behavior is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERH 88, 422-826 691-1 M-1, 28PP-1019, 29008) 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 Strange Behavior 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.
